Unexpected second foreign bodies in pediatric esophageal coin ingestions.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-1998
Identifier
DOI: 10.1097/00006565-199808000-00004
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of unexpected second foreign bodies in children who present to the pediatric emergency department with esophageal coin impaction.
DESIGN/METHODS: A retrospective chart review pediatric patients with esophageal coin impaction who underwent esophagoscopy/laryngoscopy for coin removal in a 16-year period at a tertiary referral center. Data analysis consists of descriptive statistics.
RESULTS: Eighty three of 85 (95%) eligible charts were reviewed. Three children (3.6%) had unsuspected second foreign bodies: an adherent penny, a second penny low in the esophagus, and pieces of paper and lint. No significant esophageal injury occurred.
CONCLUSIONS: Unexpected second foreign bodies in pediatric esophageal coin ingestions with adequate radiographic studies are rare and generally do not cause significant esophageal injury.
Journal Title
Pediatric emergency care
Volume
14
Issue
4
First Page
261
Last Page
262
MeSH Keywords
Catheterization; Child; Child, Preschool; Emergency Service, Hospital; Esophagoscopy; Esophagus; Foreign Bodies; Humans; Infant; Mucous Membrane; Numismatics; Retrospective Studies; Wounds, Penetrating
Keywords
Swallowed Objects
Recommended Citation
Smith, S. A., Conners, G. P. Unexpected second foreign bodies in pediatric esophageal coin ingestions. Pediatric emergency care 14, 261-262 (1998).
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