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A coin foreign body is stuck in esophagus at 25cm from incisors. This is approximately situated at which of the following levels?

A
Left mainstem bronchus
B
Diaphragm
C
Cricopharyngeal constriction
D
Gastroesophageal junction
High-Yield Explanation
On endoscopy, 3 narrowing's are seen from upper incisors. Mnemonic B - 15 AL - 25 D - 40 B - At beginning/cricopharynx 15 cm from upper incisors A- At Arch of aoa 25cm from upper incisors L- At Left Bronchus 25 cm from upper incisors D- At Diaphragm 40cm from upper incisiors

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