Recognition and management of foreign body ingestion in infants and children: a retrospective study

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One hundred thirty-seven pediatric patients were included, with a majority being older than 3 years.
67.9% of patients presented symptoms, linked to the type and site of the foreign body ingested.
Successful endoscopic removal was performed in 123 of the cases encountered during the study.
The findings underscore the need for increased awareness in communities regarding foreign body ingestion risks.

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Retrospective analysis highlights complications from foreign body ingestion in pediatric patients, suggesting urgent management is critical.

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Retrospective analysis highlights complications from foreign body ingestion in pediatric patients, suggesting urgent management is critical.