Ingested Sharp-Pointed Foreign Body in Children: A Case Report

Abstract

Accidental foreign body ingestion and impaction of food bolus present as an emergency. Pediatric  population is the most vulnerable. However, most foreign bodies pass spontaneously in the stool. A  child was brought to emergency department with history of wire nail ingestion 15 hours back. Then  emergency radiological investigation was done & advised to admit to the hospital. Patient was on  conservative treatment & passed spontaneously per anum with stool after 04 days of ingestion.  Decision regarding immediate intervention or conservative approach will require consideration of  the level of lodgement & type of foreign body. Prevention is possible if parents/ guardians exercise  control on their wards & are aware of implications of such an event.

Green Life Med. Col. J 2026;11(2): 60-63