Lead ingestion, medical emergency and action plan.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
; 115(4): 208-209, 2023 04.
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| ID: mdl-36148692
ABSTRACT
Ingestion of lead material represents a therapeutic challenge involving high toxicity, significant clinical impact, and controversy regarding management. We report the case of a 2-year-old girl, who accidentally ingested a fishing sinker. She remained asymptomatic and first level tests were performed (blood lead levels and x-ray to locate object). Because of sinker location in the jejunum, two rectal enemas and polyethylene glycol (PEG) were administered, serial blood lead level measurements were performed. Because of sinker persistence, a colonoscopy was undertaken. She did not require chelation treatment. However, she required follow-up to monitor long-term toxicity and sequels.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Corps étrangers
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Intoxication par le plomb
Limites:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
Sujet du journal:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Année:
2023
Type de document:
Article