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A case report on Endoscopic Removal of Ingested Open Safety Pin

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Safety pin ingestion is a problem in gastrointestinal practice. Non - organic foreign bodies like needle, pin, coin and button are commonly ingested foreign bodies among the pediatric population. It may lead to severe morbidity and mortality. Most of the ingested foreign bodies are passed spontaneously without any endoscopic and surgical removal. Remaining foreign bodies can be retrieved and removed endoscopically or surgically.

Source: Nepal Medical College Journal

DOI: 10.3126/nmcj.v26i4.74471

Authors: Ramila Shrestha, Roshan Kafle, Sabin Rajbhandari, Milan Shrestha

Institutions: Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406782680

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