Services

• Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy, Gastroscopy
• Diagnostic Lower GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
• Diagnostic Enteroscopy

Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy

• Esophageal Stricture Dilatation
• Esophageal Variceal Band Ligation
• Esophageal Polyp Removal
• Gastric Variceal Glue Injection
• APC for Gastric Telangiectasias
• Peptic Ulcer Disease Endoscopic Treatment
• Foreign Body Removal
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
• Balloon Dilatation for Gastro Outlet Obstruction
• Esophageal Metal Stenting for Advanced Malignancy
• Gastric and Duodenal Stenting for Advanced Malignancy
• Endoscopic Bariatric Balloon Placement

Therapeutic Lower GI Endoscopy (Colonoscopy)

• Colonoscopic Polypectomy
• Colonic Balloon Dilatation
• Colonic Decompression for Colonic Psuedo Obstruction

Interventional ERCP

• Removal of Bile and Pancreatic Duct Stones
• Pancreatic and Bile Duct Stenting
• Intraductal Cholangio-Pancreatoscopy for Large Bile Duct and Pancreatic Duct Stones

Interventional EUS

• Diagnosis and staging of Malignancy, Tissue Diagnosis by FNAC / FNAB
• Pancreatic and Bile Duct Drainage
• Pancreatic Fluid Collection Drainage

Third Space Endoscopy

• POEM
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

Foreign Body Removal

Foreign body removal is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure performed to safely extract objects accidentally swallowed or lodged in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This service is especially important in children, elderly, or individuals with psychiatric or swallowing disorders.

Common Foreign Bodies Include:

• Coins, buttons, batteries (especially in children)
• Bones (fish or chicken)
• Dentures, toothpicks
• Food bolus (unchewed meat, etc.)
• Sharp objects (needles, pins)
• Magnets or toys

When Is Removal Necessary?

Immediate removal is required when the object is:

• Causing pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing
• Sharp or pointed, risking perforation
• A button battery or magnet, due to risk of tissue damage
• Obstructing the food passage (esophagus, stomach, or intestines)
• Still present after 24 hours without passing naturally

How Is It Performed?

• A flexible endoscope is inserted through the mouth under mild sedation or anesthesia.
• The object is visualized and safely removed using specialized graspers, baskets, or nets.
• The procedure is quick, safe, and typically does not require surgery.

Benefits of Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal:

• Quick relief of symptoms
• Prevents complications like bleeding, perforation, or infection
• Minimally invasive – no cuts or incisions
• Often done as a day-care procedure

Is It Safe?

Yes. When done promptly by an experienced gastroenterologist, the procedure has a high success rate and low risk of complications. Patients typically resume normal activity the same or next day.

Foreign body removal is an essential emergency endoscopic service that provides immediate and effective relief from potentially dangerous GI obstructions.