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Anurag Medatwal¹, P P Gupta, R K Gulati

¹Department of Pediatrics, JayKay Mother and Child Hospital, Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India. amedatwal@yahoo.co.in

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A neonate ingested nine foreign bodies, including a coin and glass. While some were removed endoscopically, the infant unfortunately passed away, highlighting the critical risks of pediatric foreign body ingestion.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Neonatal Medicine
Medical Toxicology

Background:

Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
Neonates are particularly vulnerable due to their small anatomy and developmental stage.

Observation:

A rare case of a neonate presenting with nine diverse foreign bodies (coin, safety pin, screw, cotton, polythene, glass).
Clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges associated with multiple foreign body ingestion in neonates.

Findings:

Successful endoscopic removal of six foreign bodies (coin, safety pin, screw, cotton, polythene, one glass piece).
Spontaneous passage of two glass pieces.
One unremovable foreign body, leading to complications.

Implications:

Underscores the severe risks and potential mortality associated with foreign body ingestion in neonates.
Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and intervention in suspected cases.
Highlights the limitations of endoscopic procedures in complex pediatric foreign body ingestions.