Foreign Body Ingestion and Aspiration: Clinical Assessment and Management

Foreign Body Ingestion and Aspiration: Clinical Assessment and Management

1. Introduction to Systemic Foreign Bodies The presence of a systemic foreign body occurs when an individual accidentally or intentionally introduces an external object into the body’s internal cavities, primarily through the mouth. This clinical scenario represents a highly frequent, and occasionally life-threatening, medical emergency, particularly in the pediatric population, the elderly, and individuals with … Read more