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Esophageal foreign body: a case presentation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7595268     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case report is presented of a 10-month-old child with a 1-month history of respiratory symptoms, followed by 3 to 4 days of fever, progressing to poor feeding, vomiting, and weight loss. The child is cared for by his mentally disabled young parents. A chest radiograph revealed a metallic foreign body obstructing the proximal esophagus. Esophagoscopy and removal of a penny resulted in immediate resolution of the acute gastrointestinal symptoms; the respiratory symptoms resolved shortly thereafter. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in the management of pediatric aerodigestive foreign bodies are discussed. High-risk parenting, such as in this case, is a risk factor for pediatric foreign-body ingestion.
Authors:
N M Heiss; K G Baker; F A Martin; R C Bredfeldt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of family practice     Volume:  41     ISSN:  0094-3509     ISO Abbreviation:  J Fam Pract     Publication Date:  1995 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-12-13     Completed Date:  1995-12-13     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7502590     Medline TA:  J Fam Pract     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  489-91     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Northwest Arkansas Family Practice Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville 72703, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Environment
Esophagus*
Female
Foreign Bodies / complications,  diagnosis*
Humans
Infant
Male
Mental Retardation
Parents
Risk Factors

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