Citation

Savitt DL, Wason S. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 1988; 6(4): 378-381.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3291886

Abstract

Diagnosis of coin ingestion with esophageal impaction may be delayed if appropriate history is lacking. This delay may lead to mistreatment and complicate management. A series of illustrative cases are reported and relevant literature is reviewed. Guidelines for radiographic evaluation of potential ingestions are provided.

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