This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common health problem that affects children more than
adults. According to gastroenterologists' guidelines, the management of FB ingestion differs …

Foreign body ingestions in children are some of the most challenging clinical scenarios
facing pediatric gastroenterologists. Determining the indications and timing for intervention …

This guideline refers to infants, children, and adolescents ages 0 to 18 years. The areas
covered include indications for diagnostic and therapeutic esophagogastroduodenoscopy …

Foreign body and caustic ingestions in children are usually the most common clinical
challenges for emergency physicians, general pediatricians and pediatric …

Background Children with a history of caustic or foreign body ingestion (FBI) seem to be
presenting more frequently to emergency departments. This study aims to elucidate the …

Aim: Foreign bodies ingested by the oral route enter into the gastrointestinal tract and are
considered a significant health problem in the childhood. In this study, we evaluated the …

Foreign bodies (FBs) in pediatric otorhinolaryngology represent up to 10% of cases in
emergency departments (ED) and are primarily present in children under five years old …

Objectives To provide an epidemiological framework of symptoms related to Foreign Body
(FB) injuries due to Button Battery (BB). Methods Data on BB ingestion/inhalation have been …

Summary Background Esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) are a relatively common clinical
problem in pediatric patients. The majority of EFBs pass harmlessly through the …