Esophageal foreign body (EFB)

• View:
  Lateral
  
  
• Defining characteristics:
  An abnormal opacity has been identified in the esophagus or the esophageal region.
  
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Foreign body present in the esophagus, esophageal mass
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  Do we know what the patient swallowed, how long ago?
  
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  Consider contrast study/barium swallow
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Consider sedation if the patient is distressed, discuss removal of the foreign body
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Monitor for regurgitation, vomiting, and laboured breathing