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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children

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Foreign bodies 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, 577 004 Davangere, Karnataka India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

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Summary

Foreign body ingestion is a common issue in all ages. Endoscopic removal is highly successful for ingested foreign bodies, with surgery rarely needed, ensuring no mortality in this study.

Keywords:

Foreign body esophagus pharynx

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Otolaryngology

Background:

Foreign body ingestion is a frequent clinical problem in both pediatric and adult populations.
Timely diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the characteristics and management outcomes of patients with ingested foreign bodies.
To identify common foreign body types and their locations in different age groups.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 152 patients (104 children, 48 adults) admitted with foreign body ingestion.
Radiological examination for localization, followed by endoscopic or surgical removal.
Analysis of patient demographics, foreign body type, location, symptoms, and management outcomes.

Main Results:

History of ingestion was the most common symptom.
Blunt foreign bodies were more prevalent in children, while meat with bone was common in adults.
Endoscopic removal was successful in 151 out of 152 cases; one case required open surgery.
Retropharyngeal abscesses were associated with sharp foreign bodies in two cases.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic removal is a safe and highly effective treatment for most ingested foreign bodies.
Age-specific patterns exist for foreign body types and impaction sites.
Prompt endoscopic intervention minimizes morbidity and mortality associated with foreign body ingestion.