| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2865435 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Coins occasionally cause health problems. These have a wide range of presentations and can affect multiple organ systems. This article presents a review of the medical literature addressing health problems caused by coins. These problems can be categorized as follows: (1) respiratory manifestations of ingested coins, (2) gastrointestinal manifestations of swallowed coins, (3) systemic effects of swallowed coins, (4) clinical management of swallowed coins, (5) allergic manifestations of coin exposure, and (6) miscellaneous health issues related to swallowed coins.
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Authors
Kenneth E. MD, FACP,