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Foreign body ingestion in children.
Selim Dereci1, Tuğba Koca1, Filiz Serdaroğlu2
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.
Turk Pediatri Arsivi
|February 18, 2016
Summary
Pediatric foreign body ingestion is common, especially in children under five. Coins and small objects are frequently ingested, often lodging in the upper esophagus, requiring endoscopic removal to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
- Foreign Body Ingestion
Background:
- Ingestion of foreign bodies is a significant pediatric health concern.
- Oral foreign bodies pose risks of gastrointestinal tract complications.
- Timely evaluation and management are crucial for pediatric patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate pediatric patients presenting with foreign body ingestion.
- To analyze the types, locations, and management of ingested foreign bodies.
- To identify common symptoms and demographic factors in pediatric ingestion cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of hospital records for pediatric foreign body ingestion cases.
- Data collected included patient demographics, presenting complaints, foreign body type, and location.
- Treatment approaches, including endoscopic procedures, were examined.
Main Results:
- 64 pediatric patients were included, with a mean age of 5.7 years; 59% were under five.
- Commonly ingested items were coins, sewing pins, safety pins, and hairclips.
- The upper esophagus was the most frequent location; endoscopic intervention was performed in 55 patients.
Conclusions:
- Early detection and treatment of upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies are vital.
- Coins were the most common foreign bodies, predominantly found in the upper esophagus.
- Flexible endoscopic methods are frequently employed for successful treatment in young children.
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