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Coin ingestion: does every child need a radiograph?

D Hodge, F Tecklenburg, G Fleisher

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Radiographs are recommended for all children with suspected coin ingestion, even if asymptomatic. This ensures accurate diagnosis and timely removal of esophageal coins, as some children without symptoms still have coins lodged in their esophagus.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
    • Radiology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Coin ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
    • Determining the necessity of radiographs for all cases is crucial for efficient patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the diagnostic value of radiographs in children with suspected coin ingestion.
    • To identify symptoms and signs predictive of esophageal coin presence.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 80 children presenting to the emergency department with coin ingestion.
    • Analysis of radiographic findings, symptoms, and need for coin removal.

    Main Results:

    • Radiographs were positive in 31% of patients, with 14% being asymptomatic.
    • Symptoms like choking, drooling, vomiting, and chest pain correlated with positive radiographs.
    • 18% of children required coin removal, and all symptomatic children had positive films.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiographs are essential for all children with suspected coin ingestion, regardless of symptoms.
    • Symptoms can predict radiographic findings and the need for removal, but asymptomatic cases also warrant investigation.

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