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Foreign bodies of the upper aerodigestive tract

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Foreign bodies of the upper aerodigestive tract in the pediatric population are a common occurrence. However, despite significant advances in prevention, first aid and endoscopic technology, they remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Early diagnosis is the key to successful and uncomplicated management of these accidents. An orderly and systematic approach to these patients including a careful history, physical exam and radiographic studies is detailed in this review.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, Chicago

    Jeffrey A. Koempel & Lauren D. Holinger

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Koempel, J.A., Holinger, L.D. Foreign bodies of the upper aerodigestive tract. Indian J Pediatr 64, 763–769 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02725497

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