Unusual Esophageal Twin Foreign Body (Glass Marble) in a Neonate

Unusual Esophageal Twin Foreign Body (Glass Marble) in a Neonate

Although ingestion of foreign body in oesophagus is common in pediatric age group, its occurrence in neonatal period is rare. Etiology behind these foreign bodies may be negligence or homicidal attempt for unwanted child. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis, whenever the neonate pres...

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Main Authors: Baldev Singh, Sanjeev Bhagat, Gaurav Kataria, Gurpreet Kaur, Ravinder Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2013-08-01
Series:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
Subjects:
Oesophagus
Neonate
Foreign body
Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue46/2013-2-21.html

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