Presentation
Foreign body localization
Patient Data
Age: 10 months
Gender: Male
From the case:
Safety pin in esophagus
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Open pin-like high density in the corresponding proximal esophagus. No pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum or pneumoperitoneum is seen.
Case Discussion
Foreign body ingestion is common in the pediatric population. Plain radiographs usually are the 1st line of investigation for the localization of foreign bodies and to evaluate potential complications.
Emergency endoscopy was performed in this case, and a safety pin was removed from the proximal esophagus. The esophageal wall was mildly irritated; however, not perforated.
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