Poor radiographic access: Cause of delayed diagnosis of esophageal foreign body in a 5-year-old

Abstract

Foreign-body ingestion is a global public health problem especially among children under-5 years of age. The diagnosis is difficult in children who cannot communicate, especially if the event was not witnessed. We present a child who presented with foreign-body ingestion simulating upper respiratory tract infection. This case highlights the crucial role of radiology in the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of esophageal foreign bodies in children.

Keywords

• children
• foreign body
• oesophagus
• radiography