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An unusual foreign body in the oesophagus. The body packer syndrome.

TitleAn unusual foreign body in the oesophagus. The body packer syndrome.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsKarkos, P. D., Cain A. J., & White P. S.
JournalEur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
Volume262
Issue2
Pagination154-6
Date Published2005 Feb
ISSN0937-4477
KeywordsAdult, Crime, Deglutition Disorders, Esophagoscopy, Esophagus, Foreign Bodies, Heroin, Humans, Male, Radiography
Abstract

We report a case of drug smuggling by internal concealment of heroin in the oesophagus. We review the literature and discuss presentation and management highlighting the need to maintain an awareness of "body packer syndrome" in the differential diagnosis of ingested foreign bodies.

DOI10.1007/s00405-004-0736-x
Alternate JournalEur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
PubMed ID14963720

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