OBJECTIVE: The objective was to show potential value of ultrasound in detection and follow-up of gastric foreign bodies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Medical records of 18 children with gastric foreign bodies were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS: The following gastric foreign bodies were identified: eight coins, five button batteries, domino, lollipop stick, hairclip, screw nut, and small plastic cylinders. All were confirmed by ultrasound. The batteries, domino, and two coins were removed endoscopically, the screw nut was removed surgically, while the rest were recovered in the stool. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound examination of water-filled stomach can be useful in diagnostic workup of gastric foreign bodies in children, especially radiolucent ones.
OBJECTIVE: The objective was to show potential value of ultrasound in detection and follow-up of gastric foreign bodies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Medical records of 18 children with gastric foreign bodies were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS: The following gastric foreign bodies were identified: eight coins, five button batteries, domino, lollipop stick, hairclip, screw nut, and small plastic cylinders. All were confirmed by ultrasound. The batteries, domino, and two coins were removed endoscopically, the screw nut was removed surgically, while the rest were recovered in the stool. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound examination of water-filled stomach can be useful in diagnostic workup of gastric foreign bodies in children, especially radiolucent ones.