[An open safety pin in the oesophagus of an one-year old child]

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D M Mustafaev1, A S Marchenko1

  • 1M.F. Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Clinical Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, 129110.

Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|February 6, 2019
PubMed

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Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies, like safety pins, poses serious health risks in children. Prompt medical attention is crucial for managing esophageal foreign body cases and preventing severe complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
  • Internal organ perforation and obstruction are significant risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe clinical observations of internal foreign bodies.
  • To highlight a specific case of pediatric safety pin ingestion.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case review.
  • Analysis of patient presentation and management.

Main Results:

  • An open safety pin was detected in a one-year-old child's esophagus.
  • The foreign body presented a severe, immediate health threat.

Conclusions:

  • Accidental ingestion of safety pins by children is a critical concern.
  • Such incidents necessitate prompt medical intervention to avoid life-threatening complications.

Keywords:
esophagusrigid oesophagoscopysafety pin

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