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Multiple Foreign Bodies in a Neonate.

Authors :
MEDATWAL, ANURAG
GUPTA, P. P.
GULATI, R. K.
Source :
Indian Pediatrics; Nov2008, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p928-930, 3p, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

We report a rare instance of nine foreign bodies in a neonate that included a coin, safety pin, screw, cotton piece, polythene piece, and four glass pieces. Of these, six foreign bodies were removed by esophagoscopy and endoscopy, two glass pieces were passed in feces and one could not be removed. The child died 5 days after admission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00196061
Volume :
45
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35601835