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Bougienage Safe Option for Removing Coins Lodged in Esophagus
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Title Bougienage Safe Option for Removing Coins Lodged in Esophagus
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572876?src=rss
Description The findings from a large case series indicate that bougienage is a safe and effective alternative to endoscopy for removing coins acutely lodged in the esophagus. Moreover, use of bougienage may markedly reduce the length of stay and hospital charges. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Emergency Medicine
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Date Apr 12, 2008
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