Yield of Chest Radiography After Removal of Esophageal Foreign Bodies

CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that intraoperative findings during rigid esophagoscopy suggestive of an injury are predictive of esophageal perforation. Routine chest radiography is not warranted in children who do not meet this criterion. In patients with a concern for injury, we suggest that chest radiography should be deferred in favor of esophagram.
Source: PEDIATRICS - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Surgery Article Source Type: research