Incidence of pediatric rigid esophagoscopy for foreign body removal before and after coin currency implementation in Saudi Arabia in 2017 - Wafi A, Wafi M, Hakami T, Alabida NW, Almutairi R, Saad A, Sumaily I.
BACKGROUND: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common problem in children, which can lead to severe complications. Coins are the most common FB ingested. Since coin currency was recently implemented in Saudi Arabia, we decided to assess whether any changes h... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 5, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
How Do Deep Neck Infections Present?
Discussion
Deep neck space infections (DNSI) are not very common (estimated to be 4.6/100,000) but extremely important to have a high index of suspicion for.
The anatomy of DNSs is complex and covered by substantial amounts of superficial soft tissue making diagnosis difficult.
Additionally, children often cannot give more precise or accurate histories and can be difficult to examine> Most infections in children are in those < 6 years.
Lying within or adjacent to the DNS are numerous bones, blood vessels, nerves and other soft tissues. The spaces communicate between each other and therefore spreading can also occur ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 26, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Esophagoscopes & Gastroscopes Market in South Korea: Forecast and...
MarketOptimizer.org adds “South Korea Esophagoscopes & Gastroscopes Market Outlook to 2020” to its store.(PRWeb August 15, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/south-korea-esophagoscope/-gastroscopes-market-2020/prweb12097980.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 15, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Emergent treatment of button batteries in the esophagus: evolution of management and need for close second-look esophagoscopy - Ruhl DS, Cable BB, Rieth KK.
OBJECTIVES: The evolving epidemiology of pediatric button battery ingestion is alarming. Currently, assessment of the degree of damage relies heavily on the initial esophagoscopy in a manner similar to the management of caustic ingestion. We have noted tha... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - March 26, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
