Citation

Neville HL, Huaco J, Vigoda M, Sola JE. J. Pediatr. Surg. 2008; 43(2): e13-5.

Affiliation

Division of Pediatric Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Holtz Childrens Hospital, Miami, FL 33136, USA. hneville@med.miami.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.09.076

PMID

18280263

Abstract

Pacifiers are nearly ubiquitous among children in the United States, and although safety regulations exist, the responsibility to choose and maintain a safe pacifier generally falls on the parents, many of whom are unaware of potential hazards. We report a case of a complete bowel obstruction because of an ingested pacifier nipple and recommend increased awareness among practitioners as well as education of parents.

Language: en