Foreign Body
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Six-month-old infant suffered from shortness of breath and coughing - X-ray revealed staple pins in the esophagus
A six-month-old infant suffered from coughing, shortness of breath, and vomiting and was treated repeatedly with inhalations and medications, but his condition did not improve. Only when he arrived at the Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital did an X-ray reveal that a pack of staple pins was in his body, some of which had already pierced the esophageal wall. Teams from three units were required for a...
A serious warning to parents: What not to do if your child has a fish bone stuck
Following two similar medical cases this past weekend, pediatric experts reveal a common mistake parents make and explain when it is critical to seek immediate medical attention.
Life-saving innovation: Doctors use creative technique to remove inhaled grape
A 73-year-old man was rushed to Kaplan Medical Center with a collapsed lung after inhaling a whole grape. Doctors successfully extracted the fruit using a unique method involving a Fogarty catheter.