American journal of otolaryngology
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Case Reports
The challenge of esophagoscopy in infants with open safety pin in the esophagus: report of two cases.
Among all foreign bodies impacted at the esophagus, the safety pin still seems to be a challenge for the specialist. This is a report of 2 cases presenting infants with open safety pin impacted in the esophagus. The strategy and intraoperative management of this rare finding is discussed in detail.