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Foreign Body Ingestion: Radiologic Evaluation, Findings, and Management.
Sang Min Lee1, Song-Ee Baek2, Choong Wook Lee3
1Department of Radiology, CHA University, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Korean Journal of Radiology
|July 1, 2025
Summary
Foreign body ingestion requires prompt diagnosis and management, often involving imaging. Differentiating true foreign bodies from conditions with similar symptoms is key to effective patient care and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion and sensation are frequent clinical presentations.
- Management varies based on object characteristics and patient symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review radiological findings for foreign body ingestion.
- To outline management strategies for ingested foreign bodies.
- To differentiate foreign body ingestion from its mimickers.
Main Methods:
- Review of radiological findings (radiographs, CT).
- Analysis of management protocols for various foreign bodies.
- Comparison of symptoms and diagnostic approaches for mimickers.
Main Results:
- Radiographs are first-line imaging; CT enhances detection of radiolucent objects.
- High-risk objects (batteries, magnets, sharp items) necessitate urgent endoscopic removal.
- Mimickers include motility disorders, structural abnormalities, and extrinsic compression.
Conclusions:
- Accurate differentiation between foreign body ingestion and mimickers is crucial.
- Timely diagnosis and appropriate interventions improve patient outcomes.
- Radiological assessment guides management decisions effectively.
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