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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
Published on: September 11, 2018
Lead ingestion, medical emergency and action plan
María Teresa García Castellanos1, Ruth García Romero1, Paolo Bragagnini Rodríguez2
1Gastroenterología Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, España.
Abstract:
Ingestion of lead material represents a therapeutic challenge involving high toxicity, significant clinical impact, and controversy regarding management. We report the case of a 2-year-old girl, who accidentally ingested a fishing sinker. She remained asymptomatic and first level tests were performed (blood lead levels and x-ray to locate object). Because of sinker location in the jejunum, two rectal enemas and polyethylene glycol (PEG) were administered, serial blood lead level measurements were performed. Because of sinker persistence, a colonoscopy was undertaken. She did not require chelation treatment. However, she required follow-up to monitor long-term toxicity and sequels.
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