Using a metal detector to locate a swallowed ring pull.
J Accid Emerg Med
; 12(1): 64-5, 1995 Mar.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7640836
ABSTRACT
A 48-year-old man accidently swallowed the ring pull from a soft drink can. He complained of pain in his chest. Chest radiographs were normal. A metal detector emitted a strong response when passed across the front of his chest. Oesophagoscopy was carried out and the ring pull was successfully removed. We recommend the wider use of metal detectors by accident and emergency (A&E) department staff particularly when dealing with patients who have ingested metals of low radiodensity.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esôfago
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Alumínio
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Corpos Estranhos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1995
Tipo de documento:
Article