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[Foreign body ingestion: a common problem in paediatric age].
M Gasparella1, G Schiavon, C Benetton
1Reparto Clinicizzato di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Pediatria, Treviso. marco.gasparella@unipd.it
La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|September 11, 2009
Summary
Foreign body ingestion is common in children, with object type varying by age. This review focuses on pediatric cases requiring emergency treatment for ingested foreign bodies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion is a frequent occurrence in pediatric patients.
- The type of ingested foreign body often correlates with the child's age group.
Observation:
- Younger children (1-3 years) commonly ingest coins, toy parts, stones, and batteries.
- Older children are more likely to ingest larger items, such as meat boluses.
Findings:
- This study reviews case histories of pediatric foreign body ingestion.
- The focus is on cases necessitating emergency therapeutic interventions.
Implications:
- Understanding age-related foreign body ingestion patterns aids in prevention and management.
- Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial for pediatric foreign body emergencies.
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