Publications by authors named "Lucinda Bogalho"

Article Synopsis
  • Unintentional ingestion of fish bones often leads to emergency room visits, but is commonly overlooked.
  • While most fish bones pass through the digestive system without issues, around 1% can cause serious complications like perforation and infections, necessitating urgent surgery.
  • The clinical symptoms are vague, making CT scans crucial for accurate diagnosis and surgical planning in cases like gastric perforation from fish bones.
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