Author/Authors :
Kazi, Sayyeda Ghazala Irfan Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine, Pakistan , Habib, Muhammad Irfan Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine, Pakistan , Afzal, Badar Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine, Pakistan , Khan, Irum Qamar Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine, Pakistan , Siddiqui, Emaduddin Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine, Pakistan , Aftab, Maryam Aga Khan University Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine, Pakistan
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.
