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October 11, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion: Analysis of Patient Characteristics and Surgical Treatment

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Surgical treatment was necessary in 51.4% of pediatric patients with foreign body ingestion, highlighting severe cases.
Among the 35 patients, those requiring surgery presented with more symptoms like abdominal pain and fever, significantly more than those who did not.
Magnet ingestion accounted for 51.4% of cases, indicating a concerning trend concerning preventable injuries.
Young males were predominantly affected, suggesting targeted preventive measures in safer environments are essential.

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Retrospective analysis reveals significant characteristics of patients needing surgical treatment for foreign body ingestion.

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