To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde appendiceal foreign body removal in children with appendiceal foreign bodies.
Key Findings:
All procedures were successful without perioperative complications.
Mean procedure duration was 77.5 ± 41.9 minutes.
Average postoperative hospitalization was 3.2 ± 1.5 days.
No recurrence of symptoms or complications during the 6-month follow-up.
Retrieved foreign bodies included a wooden strip, button battery, fruit peel, metal object, fruit shell, and pinworms.
Interpretation:
Endoscopic retrograde appendiceal foreign body removal is feasible for non-sharp appendiceal foreign bodies in children, effectively preserving appendiceal function and avoiding the need for surgery.
Limitations:
Small sample size of only six patients.
Retrospective nature may introduce bias.
Limited follow-up duration.
Lack of long-term follow-up data.
Conclusion:
The technique shows promise as a minimally invasive alternative to surgical appendectomy for managing appendiceal foreign bodies in pediatric patients.
