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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
Published on: September 11, 2018
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Foreign body ingestion in children.
Summary
Most pediatric foreign body ingestions pass naturally, but esophageal foreign bodies require endoscopic removal. Batteries and multiple magnets necessitate prompt endoscopic intervention to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Foreign Body Ingestion
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
- This study evaluates outcomes in children treated for ingested foreign bodies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the management and outcomes of pediatric patients with foreign bodies in the digestive tract.
- To identify risk factors and appropriate treatment strategies for ingested foreign bodies in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 365 pediatric patients treated for foreign bodies in the digestive tract.
- Data collected from 2011-2018 at the University Hospital of Hradec Králové.
Main Results:
- Coins and batteries were the most common foreign bodies.
- 82.7% of foreign bodies passed spontaneously; 17.2% required endoscopic removal.
- No severe complications like perforation or obstruction were observed.
Conclusions:
- Esophageal foreign bodies require endoscopic removal.
- Gastric foreign bodies often pass naturally, necessitating observation.
- Endoscopic removal is indicated for persistent batteries, multiple magnets, or large foreign bodies.
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