Mycotic Aneurysm After Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion

Accidental ingestion of unusual metallic foreign body.

interest that goes to the emergency department coming from the dentist ́s consultation. During the endodontic treatment she has ingested accidentally one of the metallic instruments (dental screwdriver) with which the intervention was being made. She refers sharp body sensation at epigastrium. Abdominal radiograph is made in which is appraised in the gastric camera a metallic object of great siz...

Multiple foreign body ingestion.

Foreign body ingestion in children.

AIM Foreign bodies ingested by the oral route enter into the gastrointestinal tract and are considered a significant health problem in the childhood. In this study, we evaluated the pediatric patients who presented to our hospital with the complaint of ingestion of foreign body. MATERIAL AND METHODS The hospital records of all children who presented to our clinic because of ingestion of forei...

Foreign body ingestion in children.

Because many patients who have swallowed foreign bodies are asymptomatic, physicians must maintain a high index of suspicion. The majority of ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously, but serious complications, such as bowel perforation and obstruction, can occur. Foreign bodies lodged in the esophagus should be removed endoscopically, but some small, blunt objects may be pulled out using a F...

Foreign body ingestion and aspiration.

1. Recognize the presenting history, signs, and symptoms of patients who have swallowed or inhaled foreign bodies. 2. Discuss the long-term complications of gastrointestinal and airway foreign bodies. 3. Describe appropriate management strategies for patients who have common esophageal and gastric foreign bodies. 4. Identify the risks associated with ingestion of button batteries and recognize ...