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The "invisible" can top

R K Levick, L Spitz

    The British Journal of Radiology
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Ingested beverage can tops pose a hidden choking hazard for children. Their low radiodensity on standard chest X-rays can lead to missed diagnoses, necessitating additional imaging views.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Foreign Body Ingestion

    Background:

    • Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is a common pediatric emergency.
    • Beverage can tops present a unique challenge due to their material composition.

    Observation:

    • Beverage can tops exhibit surprisingly low radiodensity on standard X-rays.
    • Conventional posterior-anterior (P.A.) chest X-rays may fail to detect these objects.

    Findings:

    • The low radiodensity of ingested can tops can lead to their omission during routine radiographic interpretation.
    • A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosing can top ingestion.

    Implications:

    • Routine inclusion of lateral chest radiographs is recommended for children with suspected can top ingestion.
    • Improved diagnostic strategies are needed to prevent complications from missed foreign body diagnoses.