The role and value of low-dose computed tomography scan compared to esophagoscopy in the diagnosis of foreign body ingestion in adults

ConclusionCT scan can be the preliminary tool for the diagnosis of FB ingestion. It can decrease hospital stay and hospital costs by avoiding unnecessary endoscopy. Due to the insufficiency of X-ray, low-dose CT can be used as a first-line diagnostic tool, especially in cases with ingestion of radiolucent FBs.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research