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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 esophagus in a young infant
Shafkat A Lone1, Abdul Hameed2, Farooq A Shiekh3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla India.
Clinical Case Reports
|May 3, 2021
Summary
Children with sudden breathing or digestive issues, especially from low-income areas, may have swallowed a foreign object. Early detection of foreign body ingestion is crucial to prevent serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Toxicology
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
- Children from low-socioeconomic backgrounds are disproportionately affected.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to severe morbidity and mortality.
Observation:
- Sudden onset of obstructive respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms in unattended children.
- High index of suspicion is warranted in this demographic.
- Clinical presentation can be non-specific, mimicking other conditions.
Findings:
- Prompt diagnosis of foreign body ingestion is critical.
- Mismanagement can result from delayed or incorrect diagnosis.
- Timely intervention significantly improves patient outcomes.
Implications:
- Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for foreign body ingestion in at-risk children.
- Implementing standardized diagnostic protocols can reduce mismanagement.
- Public health initiatives focusing on prevention and early recognition are essential.
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