Large nail impaction in the duodenum following accidental ingestion: A case report

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2019Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case ReportsAuthor(s): Mostafa Zain, Basmal Abdulkareem Hashim, Ahmed KhairiAbstractForeign body ingestion is a common in pediatrics. Management depends on the composition and the shape of the ingested objects. Small, non-caustic, non-toxic objects are considered low risk for complication after passing the lower esophageal sphincter and are allowed to pass spontaneously. This recommendation applies to straight pins less than 5 cm in length or with a weighted blunt end because evidence suggests that these items have a low probability of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Here, we present the case of 2 years boy who ingested a 10 cm, sharp-ended straight nail ingestion. In this case, the ingested nail was impacted in the duodenum.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research