• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2016

Purpose: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is common in children, and button battery (BB) ingestion has been increasing in recent years. This study was to identify factors related to outcomes of FB ingestion, particularly BBs in the stomach. We evaluated whether the current recommendations are appropriate and aimed to suggest indications for endoscopic removal of BB in the stomach in young children. Methods: We investigated patient age, shape, size, location of FBs, spontaneous passage time and resulting complications among 76 children. We observed types, size, location of BB and outcomes, and analyzed their associations with complications. Results: Coins and BB were the two most common FBs. Their shapes and sizes were not associated with the spontaneous passage time. Size, spontaneous passage time, and age were also not associated with any specific complications. For BB ingestion, all 5 cases with lithium batteries (${\geq}1.5cm$, 3 V) presented moderate to major complications in the esophagus and stomach without any symptoms, even when the batteries were in the stomach and beyond the duodenum, while no complications were noted in 7 cases with alkaline batteries (<1.5 cm, 1.5 V) (p=0.001). All endoscopies were conducted within 24 hours after ingestion. Conclusion: The type and voltage of the battery should be considered when determining whether endoscopy is required to remove a BB in the stomach. For lithium battery ingestion in young children, urgent endoscopic removal might be important in order to prevent complications, even if the child is asymptomatic and the battery is smaller than 2 cm.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.204-209
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• 2017

Ingestion of foreign body in children is a relatively common problem among paediatric population. The foreign bodies mostly pass spontaneously through the gastrointestinal tract. However, complications can occur according to its anatomical location, the characteristics of the foreign body, and delays in management. Although the cases of ingested button batteries or sharp objects impacted at the gastrointestinal tract can be very serious, there have been very only a few cases have reported colonoscopic removal of these dangerous foreign bodies in adults, and there have been no case reports in children. We report one case of a button battery and one case of an open safety pin, both impacted in the terminal ileum that had moved from the stomach within a few hours of ingestion and were eventually managed by colonoscopy without any complications.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.138-142
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• 2007

목 적: 본 연구는 1990년대와 2000년대의 급성 약물 중독과 이물질 섭취로 내원한 환자의 변화를 보기 위하여 실시하였다. 방 법: 1991년 1월 1일부터 1994년 12월 31일까지와 2001년 1월 1일부터 2004년 12월 31일까지 원주기독병원 소아과에 급성 약물 중독으로 입원한 환아와 이물질 섭취로 입원한 환아를 대상으로 하였다. 이들의 의무기록을 기초로 하여 후향적 조사를 하였으며, 10년간의 시간의 차이에 따라 약물과 이물질의 종류, 연령별 빈도, 성별 빈도, 재원일수 등을 비교 분석하였다. 결 과: 급성 약물 중독은 1990년대에는 43례, 2000년대 35례였고, 이물질 섭취 환아는 1990년대 47례, 2000년대 22례 였다. 이물질 섭취의 종류로는 1990년대의 경우, 동전(46.8%), 기타(31.9%), 바둑알(14.9%), 플라스틱 장난감(6.4%) 순이었으며, 2000년대의 경우, 기타(58.2%), 수은건전지(23.8%), 못(9%), 핀(9%) 순이었다. 중독 유발 약물의 종류로는 1990년대의 경우, 의약품(37.2%), 기타(23.2%), 농약(13.9%), 일산화탄소(11.6%), 살서제(9.3%), 살충제(9.3%) 순이였고, 2000년대의 경우, 기타(34.3%), 의약품(31.4%), 농약(20%), 세척제(11.4%), 살충제(2.9%), 일산화탄소(2.9%) 순이었다. 연령별 분포는 이물질 섭취의 경우, 1990년대에 가장 많은 빈도를 차지하는 연령대는 1-3세로 46.8%였고, 2000년대 역시 1-3세에서 40.9%로 가장 많은 빈도를 차지하였다. 약물 중독의 경우, 1990년대에 가장 많은 빈도를 차지하는 연령대는 1-3세로 55.8%였으며, 2000년대 역시 1-3세(54.3%)이었다. 사망이나 심각한 후유장애를 남긴 경우는 이물질 섭취의 경우, 1990년대 콩의 섭취중 기관지로의 흡입에 의한 사망 1례, 2000년대 옥수수알 흡입에 의한 사망 1례가 있었고, 약물중독의 경우, 1990년대 농약(paraquat계)중독에 의한 사망 1례와 일산화탄소 중독에 의한 저산소성뇌증과 편측사지마비를 보인 경우가 1례 있었고, 2000년대 농약(paraquat계)중독에 의한 사망 1례 있었다. 결 론: 급성약물중독과 이물질섭취 모두 1-3세가 대부분을 차지하여 이 연령대의 소아에게 특히 주의 깊은 관찰이 필요할 것으로 생각된다. 또한 섭취된 약물과 이물질의 종류도 시간이 지나면서 다양해지고 있어 이에 대한 부모교육이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.69-74
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• 2015

예방하려는 노력에도 불구하고, 치과진료 중 이물질을 삼키는 일이 발생한다. 주의 깊은 임상적 검사와 적절한 방사선학적 평가, 시의적절한 응급 치료가 심각한 결과를 예방할 수 있다. 본 증례에서는 환자가 이물질을 삼킨 케이스를 보고하고, 소아치과 영역에서 치과 기구의 섭취와 흡인의 예방과 관리에 대해 기술하고자 한다.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.12-16
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• 2014

Foreign body ingestion is a common problem among paediatric populations. Most of the ingested foreign bodies spontaneously pass through the gastrointestinal tract, but approximately less then 10% of them remain without being discharged, and trigger complications. Therefore, proper evaluation and treatment according to the situation is required. In this study, clinical progress and complications were analyzed according to the clinical features and treatment in children who ingested foreign bodies. Among pediatric patients under 18 who were admitted to Chonnam National University Hospital after ingesting foreign bodies between January 2008 to June 2012, only the patients who had their foreign body in the gastrointestinal tract were included in this study. Based on medical records, age, type of foreign body, time spent till admission, and whether the endoscopy was done or not, complication were researched retrospectively. According to symptoms and plain abdomen X-ray findings, treatment was chosen and conducted among endoscopy, observation and emergency operation. Among 273 patients, 9 (3.3%) of them had surgical removal. Seven (2.6%) of them had an emergency operation on the day of admission, and the rest 2 (0.7%) had operation during observation. Removal through initial endoscopic approach was tried in 157 (57.5%) patients. Eleven (70.8%) of them had their foreign body removed at the initial trial, and 5 (4.9%) of them at the second trial. Among 109, who were on observation status, 9 (8.3%) of them needed endoscopic removal, and 2 (1.8%) of them suffered from surgical removal. It is thought to be better to approach slowly considering the type, size and symptoms in foreign body ingestion of pediatric patients, rather than immediate and invasive removal.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.79-82
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• 2003

Unintentional foreign body ingestion is common in children, and coins are the most common foreign body ingested. Foreign body remaining in the esophagus may be associated with mucosal ulceration or esophageal obstruction and can potentially lead to significant morbidity and even death. Removal of esophageal foreign body is therefore generally recommended. Several methods are utilized including esophagoscopy in operating room, flexible endoscopy in out patient setting, fluoroscopic Foley catheter technique, and advancement using bougienage. We report two cases of esophageal foreign body(paduk stone) which were hard to be removed by usual esophagoscopic removal. Successful removal was accomplished with the aid of Fogarty catheter under the general anesthesia.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.87-91
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• 2022

Ingestion of foreign bodies (FBs) is a common phenomenon among young children. Plain radiography is the first step diagnostic modality to detect the radio-opaque FBs. And computed tomography has been recommended by several guidelines as useful modalities for diagnosing ingested FBs. However, there is a risk of radiation exposure, making it burdensome to use in asymptomatic patients. Ultrasound (US) is not a commonly used technique for diagnosing ingested foreign bodies. However, US can provide real-time imaging with good resolutions without radiation exposure in pediatric patients. Herein, we report two pediatric cases of metallic foreign body ingestion that were successfully diagnosed using US for localizing foreign bodies. This study indicates that US may be used as an alternative method for detecting the localization of metallic foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract without exposure of radiation, particularly in pediatric patients.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.182-185
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• 2013

Children have a natural tendency to explore objects with their mouths; this can result in the swallowing of foreign objects. Most ingested foreign bodies pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract. However, some foreign bodies cause obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, requiring surgical intervention. Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract may be associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The most common sites of intestinal foreign body perforation are the ileocecal and rectosigmoid regions. Foreign body perforation of the duodenum is relatively uncommon. We report the first Korean case of duodenal perforation by an ingested 8-cm lollipop stick. Lollipops are popular with the children and fairly accessible to them, as most parents are not aware of their potential harm. Pediatric clinicians should be aware of the risks associated with lollipop stick ingestion. Our report also describes the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic diagnosis and management of pediatric patients with peritonitis induced by the ingestion of foreign bodies.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.52-54
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• 2004

Esophageal foreign bodies are common problems in the part of otolaryngology department, and may cause severe complications such as esophageal ulceration, esophageal perforation, periesophagitis, tracheoesophageal fisula, pneumothorax and pyothorax. Therefore, early diagnosis and intervention is needed to reduce morbidity and motality. But, calcification of the laryngeal cartilages may masquerade as foreign body in some patients with a history of foreign body ingestion. Recently, We experienced a case of calcification of thyroid cartilage which was misunderstood as an esophageal foreign body and report this case with a review of literatures.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.68-72
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• 2002

비록 크기가 크지 않고, 가장자리가 뾰족하거나 날카롭지 않지만, 1개 이상의 자석을 삼킨 경우나 혹은 자석과 금속류를 함께 삼킨 경우에는 장의궤양, 천공, 누공 등의 합병증을 일으킬 수 있으므로 신속한 제거가 필요할 것으로 생각되며, 저자들은 3개의 팔찌자석을 삼킨 후 동반된 위궤양 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.