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Use of a dissected intravenous giving set to assist large metal oesophageal foreign body removal in rigid oesophagoscopy

Abstract Background Oesophageal foreign body removal may be challenging. If a foreign body is sufficiently high risk and cannot be retrieved via oesophagoscopy, laparotomy may be required as the foreign body migrates distally. Objective This paper presents the use of the plastic tubing from an intravenous giving set, combined with rigid oesophagoscopy grasping forceps, in order to improve purchase and obtain sufficient traction on a large, smooth, metallic distal oesophageal foreign body (knife). Results and conclusion This method offers an option for removal of oesophageal foreign bodies that may be rendered challenging with traditional metal grasping forceps given the lack of purchase and traction afforded by a ‘metal on metal’ grip, potentially avoiding the need for open surgery.