| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4104460 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
PurposeForeign body ingestion is a common problem in children. An infrequent ingested item is an open safety pin (SP), which may become lodged in the esophagus and presents the endoscopist a challenge to his surgical judgment and technical skills.Materials and methodsWe present 9 cases of infants with open SPs impacted in the esophagus and discuss the different options to treat these cases.Results and conclusionsThe management of open SP ingestion is discussed, along with a review of the literature regarding this rare condition.
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Authors
Avishay Golz, Aviram Netzer, Arie Gordin, S. Thomas Westerman, Henry Z. Joachims,