Kurowski JA, Kay M, et al.
Pediatric clinics of North America. Date of publication 2017 Jun 1;volume 64(3):507-524.
1. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2017 Jun;64(3):507-524. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2017.01.004.
Caustic Ingestions and Foreign Bodies Ingestions in Pediatric Patients.
Kurowski JA(1), Kay M(2).
Author information:
(1)Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cleveland
Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Dept A111, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001, USA.
Electronic address: kurowsj@ccf.org.
(2)Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cleveland
Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Dept A111, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001, USA.
Children inevitably swallow foreign material accidentally or intentionally. Each
type of ingestion carries their own set of risks and complications, short and
long term, some requiring immediate attention while others close monitoring.
Alkalotic household cleaning products and lithium button batteries are
increasingly common and damage the esophagus quickly. While many toys with
rare-earth metals are banned, they are already present in many households and can
cause necrosis of bowel that is between the magnets. This article reviews the
incidence and assessment along with current literature to provide guidelines for
management of pediatric patients with suspected caustic or foreign body
ingestion.
Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2017.01.004
PMID: 28502435 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
