1. CIAŁA OBCE W GÓRNYM ODCINKU PRZEWODU POKARMOWEGO - KIEDY PODEJRZEWAĆ, JAK STWIERDZIĆ I JAK POSTĘPOWAĆ?
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Mierzwa, Grazyna and Czerwionka-Szaflarska, Mieczysława
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FOREIGN bodies , *GASTROINTESTINAL diseases , *ENDOSCOPIC surgery , *INGESTION , *CHILDREN'S health , *AGE groups , *SOCIAL classes , *STORAGE batteries , *MEDICINE , *EQUIPMENT & supplies - Abstract
Foreign bodies of upper gastrointestinal tract are observed in children from various social classes and age groups. Depending on the age of patient, kind of foreign body and its localization proper type of procedures are implemented. The majority of foreign body ingestions concern children between 2 and 3 years of age, which is due to high level of activity in this age group. Foreign bodies are divided according to shape, form and shape into "sharp", "oval" and bezoars. The highest risk of gastrointestinal tract damage is associated with sharp bodies and swallowed batteries. Modern medical standards propose fast removal of foreign body by endoscopic instruments or, when foreign body cannot be removed, pushed to a "safe" area. This article reviews diagnostic and therapeutic options in patients with foreign body of gastrointestinal tract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008