Current management of aerodigestive foreign bodies in children.

Foreign bodies ingestion or aspiration events in children can be a source of morbidity and mortality. In most cases, removal by a coordinated endoscopy can be performed when there is the availability of equipment and support staff for pediatric care. Close communication with the anesthesia, surgeon and operating room support staff is essential and rehearsing with a facsimile of the foreign body is useful. In certain cases, such as sharp foreign bodies or button batteries the endoscopy should be performed immediately.