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Choked On Apple Piece. Oesophagus Removal Due To Tear. Want Information
Hi there, a friend of mine was recently admitted
after swallowing a piece of apple, it got stuck. He choked and attempted to throw up and it tore a hole through hs oesophagus. They had to remove parts of his oesophagus. We are looking for information regarding the condition. The doctor said that it is a rare condition.
after swallowing a piece of apple, it got stuck. He choked and attempted to throw up and it tore a hole through hs oesophagus. They had to remove parts of his oesophagus. We are looking for information regarding the condition. The doctor said that it is a rare condition.
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
Hello,
Yes such conditions are very rare in which esophageal tear occurs due to vegetable foreign body.
They have removed apple piece parts or parts of esophagus.
As removing the pieces of foreign body is usual.
But if they had to have remove parts of esophagus it is rare ,as the foreign body may cause tear in the wall of esophagus but why removal of parts of esophagus done .
It will be good if you talk to your doctor they will be able to explain it better.
Yes such conditions are very rare in which esophageal tear occurs due to vegetable foreign body.
They have removed apple piece parts or parts of esophagus.
As removing the pieces of foreign body is usual.
But if they had to have remove parts of esophagus it is rare ,as the foreign body may cause tear in the wall of esophagus but why removal of parts of esophagus done .
It will be good if you talk to your doctor they will be able to explain it better.
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