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Foreign bodies.

Tim B Hunter1, Mihra S Taljanovic

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA. tbh@3towers.com

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|May 13, 2003
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Foreign bodies, though uncommon, pose significant health risks. Prompt identification and management are crucial to prevent serious complications like obstruction, perforation, or embolization.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Foreign bodies are infrequently encountered but clinically significant.
  • They can enter the body via ingestion, insertion, or traumatic/iatrogenic injury.
  • While many pass harmlessly, complications can be severe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the importance and clinical implications of foreign bodies.
  • To highlight potential complications associated with foreign bodies.
  • To emphasize the role of imaging and screening.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on foreign body ingestion, insertion, and traumatic injuries.
  • Discussion of diagnostic imaging characteristics (radiopacity).
  • Emphasis on pre-imaging screening protocols.

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Main Results:

  • Most ingested foreign bodies traverse the GI tract without issue.
  • Inserted foreign bodies typically cause minor mucosal injury.
  • Complications include obstruction, perforation, hemorrhage, abscess, septicemia, and embolization.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign bodies require careful consideration due to potential severe outcomes.
  • Radiographic opacity varies by material, influencing detection.
  • Thorough screening for foreign bodies is essential prior to MRI.