Value of helical computed tomography in the early diagnosis of esophageal foreign bodies in adults

Conclusions: Esophageal foreign bodies were associated with a high incidence of complications in adults. CT could detect foreign bodies accurately in the early stages, and then FBs could be removed as early as possible, which may reduce the incidence of complications. Moreover, the great majority of complications were of lower grades. Thus, CT may be a useful first-line radiological tool for the early diagnosis of esophageal foreign bodies in adults.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 29, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Yong-Cai Liu, Shui-Hong Zhou, Ling Ling Tags: Original Contributions Source Type: research