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Nail as a foreign body in a neonate, an unusual presentation at an unusual age.

Authors :
Irfan Kazi SG
Habib MI
Afzal B
Khan IQ
Siddiqui E
Aftab M
Source :
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association [J Pak Med Assoc] 2015 Mar; Vol. 65 (3), pp. 315-6.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Children are prone to ingest substances due to their exploratory nature and tendency to put everything in the mouth. Commonly ingested foreign bodies are coins, batteries and buttons. Foreign body ingestion in neonates is a very rare presentation and always needs important consideration as it can be a part of child abuse and can lead to serious life threatening consequences.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0030-9982
Volume :
65
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25933570