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This article, published in the journal Endoscopy, discusses a study conducted at the Cayenne Hospital in French Guyana from July 2015 to May 2023. The study aimed to determine the safety of using endoscopy to remove cocaine pellets from the digestive system without the risk of rupture. The study included 110 patients, with 75% being male and a median age of 25 years. The results showed that endoscopic removal of the pellets was safe and effective, with no complications or signs of cocaine intoxication during or after the procedure. The authors conclude that endoscopy has a place in the management of patients with micro-industrially-produced cocaine pellets. [Extracted from the article]