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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-4 | Issue-10
Pediatric Foreign Body Aspiration:- Importance of Accurate History and Investigation in Delayed Presentation
Vinay Bhushan, Sushil Srivastava
Published: Oct. 31, 2016 | 256 172
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2016.v04i10.011
Pages: 737-739
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Abstract
Foreign body aspirations frequently are missed on initial evaluation, and delay in diagnosis is associated with increased risk for complications. specific questioning regarding choking episode is crucial. plain radiography often is helpful in diagnosis and localising of foreign bodies. However, studies suggest that sensitivity varies, and additional evaluation must be undertaken if clinical suspicion exists. In this study we reported child with sign and symptom of severe pneumonia although having foreign body.