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Foreign body in upper digestive tract.

A M Shivakumar1, Ashok S Naik, K B Prashanth

  • 1Department of E.N.T., Bapuji Hospital J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 4, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Foreign body ingestion in children is common. Early endoscopic removal of sharp foreign bodies is crucial to prevent serious complications like retropharyngeal abscess.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a frequent clinical issue in pediatric patients.
  • Esophageal foreign bodies require prompt medical attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and outcomes of pediatric foreign body ingestion.
  • To identify risk factors for complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 104 pediatric patients with ingested foreign bodies.
  • Endoscopic removal of esophageal foreign bodies.

Main Results:

  • Coins were the most common foreign bodies (87.5%), frequently impacting the postcricoid region.
  • 84.6% of cases had a history of ingestion; 61.53% presented within 24 hours.

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  • Sharp foreign bodies were associated with retropharyngeal abscess in 1.92% of cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prompt endoscopic removal of sharp foreign bodies is recommended.
    • Early intervention can mitigate severe complications in pediatric foreign body ingestion.