Unforeseen consequences: A case report of misdiagnosis in pediatric ingestion of a fish bone.

Children are frequently reported as cases of foreign body ingestion, with fishbone ingestion being particularly prevalent in communities where fish consumption is common. Although many instances of foreign body ingestion resolve spontaneously, the ingestion of sharp objects like fishbones poses a greater risk of morbidity and mortality due to their propensity for causing complications. Furthermore, incidents of foreign body ingestion often present with nonspecific symptoms or may go unnoticed, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and complicating the clinical course. We present a case of a 2-year-old boy initially misdiagnosed with constipation and treated with laxatives due to intermittent progressive abdominal pain. Subsequently, he presented to the emergency department where radiological and laboratory investigations revealed signs of inflammation and localized abdominal fluid collection containing a linear hyperdense object, indicating complicated foreign body ingestion with perforation. Urgent laparotomy revealed an omental abscess, which was excised, and the perforation site was repaired with sutures. This case underscores the risk of misdiagnosis and the importance of timely recognition and management. It also emphasizes the critical role of imaging, particularly computed tomography, in accurate diagnosis and differentiation from other common conditions.

Successful retrieval of deep intracardiac migrated broken umbilical venous catheter in a preterm infant: Case report.

Umbilical catheters serve as indispensable tools in the realm of neonatal intensive care, contributing significantly to the well-being of premature infants. While rare, it is essential to approach their handling with utmost caution, as it can lead to fatal complications. We report a case of a preterm 9-day-old male infant, who was referred to our center for specialized treatment following an unsuccessful surgical attempt to address a fractured umbilical venous catheter (UVC). This case underscores the value of employing imaging techniques for prompt identification of such complications. Furthermore, the utilization of endovascular therapy emerges as a promising intervention in managing such complexities, thereby expanding the horizons of interventional radiology in elevating the standard of patient care.