Pediatria pre prax 1/2018
Clinical variety of ingested foreign bodies in childhood
Pediatric foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common problem throughout the world. The type of FB that is ingested, the anatomical location of the FB, and the time to medical presentation are all factors that determine how the child will be treated. We present the different types of foreign bodies that are ingested as well as highlight the differences and similarities in their management plans.
Keywords: foreign body ingestion, children
