Diagnosis of Foreign Bodies Ingestion, Inhalation, and Penetration - Case Series | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 53, Volume 99, Issue 1, April 2025, Pages 1720-1730 PDF (1.07 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.423791 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Foreign bodies of different routes of entry (ingestion, inhalation and penetration) are a common complaint in different age groups, especially children and mentally affected patients. Diagnosis depends on history, clinical examination and imaging. Imaging of different modalities are the main tools of diagnosis according to the route of entry and nature of the foreign body. The fate of the cases is related to many factors such as route of entry, site of lodgment, nature of the foreign body (chemical or physical) and whether it is expelled or retained. Patients and Methods: Retrospective assessment of 10 patients with different types of foreign bodies with unusual findings or course were investigated in the study. Results: Different findings and fates of the cases were explained and discussed. Imaging modalities were the main tool of diagnosis. Choosing the proper imaging modality was mandatory for proper management. Follow-up of any non-visualized ingested radiopaque foreign body was done from mouth to anus to avoid unexpected upward movement of it. Conclusion: Imaging modalities are the main key to the diagnosis of different types of foreign bodies. Choice of the suitable modality is related to the site and nature of them. The findings and fate of them are also related to site, size, and nature. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Foreign bodies ingestion; Foreign bodies inhalation; Foreign bodies penetration; Imaging modalities | ||
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