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Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|August 31, 2001
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A 3-month-old infant swallowed multiple sewing needles, requiring surgical removal via laparotomy. Maternal psychiatric disorder was suspected in this pediatric foreign body ingestion case.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
  • Sewing needles pose a unique risk due to their size and sharpness.
  • Accidental ingestion in infants can be challenging to diagnose and manage.

Observation:

  • A 3-month-old infant presented with suspected ingestion of multiple straight sewing needles.
  • Radiographic imaging confirmed the presence of numerous foreign bodies within the gastrointestinal tract.
  • The infant was otherwise clinically stable prior to intervention.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration via laparotomy was necessary for the removal of all ingested needles.
  • The procedure was technically successful, with no immediate intraoperative complications.

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  • Histopathological examination of the gastrointestinal tract was unremarkable.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the critical importance of vigilant supervision to prevent pediatric foreign body ingestion.
    • Early surgical intervention is crucial for managing sharp foreign body ingestion in infants.
    • Maternal psychiatric conditions should be considered in cases of recurrent or unusual foreign body ingestion in infants.