Publications by authors named "Min Hwan Park"

Purpose: The management and clinical course in pediatric patients who had ingested foreign body were investigated retrospectively to evaluate the frequency and factor associated with successful removal of fishbone foreign body.

Methods: Based on the medical records of patients younger than 15 years old who visited emergency room because of foreign body ingestion from January 1999 to December 2012, the authors reviewed clinical characteristics including type of ingested foreign bodies, time to visits, managements and complications.

Results: Fishbone (50.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Min Hwan Park"

  • - Min Hwan Park's research focuses on the clinical management and outcomes of pediatric patients who have ingested foreign bodies, particularly fishbones, and the factors influencing successful removal.
  • - In a retrospective analysis, the study reviewed medical records from emergency room visits and identified the characteristics and complications associated with different types of ingested foreign bodies, with fishbones being the most prevalent at 50%.
  • - The findings aim to enhance understanding of the management strategies and clinical courses for children facing foreign body ingestion, ultimately advocating for improved guidelines in pediatric gastroenterology.