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University of California, Los Angeles

Foreign Bodies - Thomas Kovacs, MD - UCLA Digestive Disease

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This course covers the topic of foreign bodies in the digestive system, focusing on ingestion and impaction. The learning outcomes include understanding the presentation, imaging, and management of foreign bodies. Skills taught include using various devices like forceps, snares, and dilation techniques. The teaching method involves lectures and discussions. The intended audience is likely medical professionals, particularly those in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Mortality
Foreign Body Ingestion
Foreign Body Impaction
Presentation
Caution
Imaging
Management
Timing
Nonurgent
Conservative
Airway
Devices
forceps
latex hood
sharp objects
over tubes
food bolus impaction
gentle pressure
dilation
medical management
snare
spoon
sharp points
discs
magnets
body packing
recommendations
trico bizarre

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UCLA Health

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