Abstract: ObjectiveTo summarize the role and therapeutic effect of computerized tomography (CT) three dimensional (3D) imaging technique in the removal of complicated esophageal foreign bodies.MethodsClinical data of 38 patients with complicated esophageal foreign body admitted in our hospital between July 2013 and Jan 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. They were diagnosed and treated according to the medical history, clinical manifestations and auxiliary examinations. Diagnosis and localization of esophageal foreign body, and development of surgical scheme were assisted with CT 3D imaging. ResultsAll patients underwent esophagoscopic exploration and foreign body removal successfully. The intraoperative findings were consistent with the preoperative 3D imagings. All patients were cured and discharged without serious complications.ConclusionThe diagnosis and treatment of complicated esophageal foreign body are difficult due to the particularities of their property and location. CT 3D imaging technology can effectively display and diagnose foreign body, and guide the smooth implementation of operation.