Sharp Foreign Bodies of the Aero-Digestive Tract: Endoscopic Removal by the ‘Kangaroo’ Technique

We describe the 'Kangaroo'technique for safe and effective removal of sharp objects from the upper aero-digestive tracts. Index Case 1: 1-year old boy presented to us withan open (un)safety-pin lodged in the upper esophagus. The technique of removal of the pin by theKangaroo technique, along-with the mechanics of en-pouching the(un)safety-pin has been described. Index Case 2: 8  years old boy presented with accidentalaspiration of a razor blade. The removal of the blade from his trachea was executed by the Kangaroo technique. The Kangaroo technique is described for safe endoscopic extraction of sharp foreign body from the aero-digestive tract while protecting the surrounding tissues, to maintain control of the object during extraction and to avoid causing iatrogenic damage by enclosin...

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