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Effective Use of Computed Tomography for Detection of Press-Through-Package Sheet Ingestion in a Pediatric Patient

Ichiro Takeuchi, Tomoya Ito, Yurie Ito

    Pediatric Emergency Care
    |June 23, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    Press-through-package sheet (PTPS) ingestion, though common in elderly individuals, can occur in children. This case highlights computed tomography

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Press-through-package sheet (PTPS) ingestion is a known cause of gastrointestinal perforation, typically seen in elderly patients.
    • Prompt medical intervention is crucial for managing PTPS ingestion incidents.

    Observation:

    • A 12-year-old patient with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder presented with abdominal pain.
    • Initial chest X-ray did not reveal the foreign object.
    • Computed tomography (CT) scan identified a PTPS lodged in the lower esophagus.

    Findings:

    • The ingested PTPS was successfully removed endoscopically without complications.
    • This case demonstrates that PTPS ingestion can occur in pediatric populations.
    • CT scanning is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying esophageal foreign bodies like PTPS.

    Implications:

    • Pediatricians and emergency departments should consider PTPS ingestion in children presenting with abdominal pain.
    • CT imaging should be utilized for suspected cases of PTPS ingestion in pediatric patients.
    • Endoscopic removal is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric PTPS ingestion.

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