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Delayed diagnosis of coin ingestion in children
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|July 1, 1988
Abstract:
Diagnosis of coin ingestion with esophageal impaction may be delayed if appropriate history is lacking. This delay may lead to mistreatment and complicate management. A series of illustrative cases are reported and relevant literature is reviewed. Guidelines for radiographic evaluation of potential ingestions are provided.