Abstract
Objective
The objective was to show potential value of ultrasound in detection and follow-up
of gastric foreign bodies.
Material and methods
Medical records of 18 children with gastric foreign bodies were evaluated retrospectively.
Results
The following gastric foreign bodies were identified: eight coins, five button batteries,
domino, lollipop stick, hairclip, screw nut, and small plastic cylinders. All were
confirmed by ultrasound. The batteries, domino, and two coins were removed endoscopically,
the screw nut was removed surgically, while the rest were recovered in the stool.
Conclusions
Ultrasound examination of water-filled stomach can be useful in diagnostic workup
of gastric foreign bodies in children, especially radiolucent ones.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 13, 2013
Accepted:
August 1,
2013
Received in revised form:
June 30,
2013
Received:
March 5,
2013
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