Citation

Michaud L, Bellaïche M, Olives JP. Arch. Pediatr. 2009; 16(1): 54-61.

Vernacular Title

Ingestion de corps etrangers chez l'enfant. Recommandations du Groupe francophone

Affiliation

Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'oesophage, unité de gastroentérologie, hépatologie et nutrition, clinique de pédiatrie, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, Lille, France. l-michaud@chru-lille.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.arcped.2008.10.018

PMID

19059766

Abstract

Ingestion of foreign bodies is a common pediatric problem. The majority of ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously. Management of foreign body ingestions varies based upon the object ingested, its location, and the patient's age and past history. Esophageal foreign bodies should be urgently removed because of their potential to cause complications. Ingested batteries that lodge in the esophagus, sharp or pointed foreign bodies in the esophageal or gastric tract, and ingestion of multiple magnets all require urgent endoscopic removal. Flexible endoscopy is the therapeutic modality of choice for most patients. The use of devices such as a latex protector hood or an overtube may facilitate safer extraction of sharp objects.

Keywords: Multiple magnet ingestion

Language: fr