Esophageal food bolus impaction in pediatric age.

Objectives: Esophageal food impaction (EFI) is the sudden onset of dysphagia that occurs when a food bolus becomes lodged in the esophagus, requiring endoscopic removal. Scientific data on the prevalence and causes of EFI in children is lacking. The aim of this study was to provide further insights into EFI episodes in children.

Magnetic foreign body ingestion in pediatric age.

Objectives: To assess the clinical complications reported after the ingestion of magnetic foreign bodies (FBs) in pediatric age, along with their incidence among all FB ingestions and clinical presentation.

Study Design: We've consecutively recruited all children aged 0-14 years who were admitted for single or multiple magnet ingestion from May 2015 to December 2022. Patient demographics, admission sources and discharge status were accurately recorded, along with their clinical management and outcomes.

Sharp-Pointed Foreign Body Ingestion in Pediatric Age.

Objectives: To assess the clinical complications reported after the ingestion of sharp/pointed foreign bodies (FBs) in pediatric age, their incidence among all FB ingestions, and the features and clinical presentation of children.

Study Design: We have recruited all consecutive patients aged 0-14 years, admitted for sharp/pointed FB ingestion. Clinical data until hospital discharge were accurately recorded, including both children with esophagogastric FB retention who underwent endoscopic removal and children who were radiologically followed-up till spontaneous FB expulsion.