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  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|February 19, 2013
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A swallowed metal coil remained in a child's appendix for weeks without symptoms. Observation may prevent unnecessary surgery for appendiceal foreign bodies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
  • Appendiceal foreign bodies can present diagnostic challenges.
  • Surgical intervention is often considered for retained foreign bodies.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old boy ingested a metal coil, initially located in the right lower quadrant.
  • Serial radiographs over four weeks showed no movement of the coil.
  • Colonoscopy and CT scan confirmed appendiceal localization of the foreign body.

Findings:

  • The appendiceal foreign body was not detected on radiography after an additional four weeks.
  • The child remained asymptomatic throughout the observation period.

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  • Spontaneous passage or resolution of the appendiceal foreign body occurred.

    • Implications:

    • Conservative management with prolonged observation may be a viable strategy for asymptomatic appendiceal foreign bodies in children.
    • This approach could potentially avoid surgical intervention.
    • Further studies are warranted to establish optimal observation protocols for pediatric appendiceal foreign bodies.