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Schalamon, J; Haxhija, EQ; Ainoedhofer, H; Gössler, A; Schleef, J.
The use of a hand-held metal detector for localisation of ingested metallic foreign bodies - a critical investigation.
EUR J PEDIAT. 2004; 163: 257-259. Doi: 10.1007/s00431-004-1401-5
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Schalamon Johannes
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Ainödhofer Herwig; Gössler Alja; Haxhija Emir
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Abstract:: Ingested metallic foreign bodies (MFBs) are usually diagnosed by taking X-ray films of the neck, chest and/or abdomen. This study evaluates the use of a hand-held metal detector (HHMD) for the diagnosis and localisation of MFBs. In a prospective study, 53 consecutive paediatric patients with history of a swallowed MFB were examined with X-rays and HHMD. In 47 children, the MFB could be verified radiologically. Coins were most frequently swallowed. The HHMD could detect and locate all coins but only 47% of other MFBs. There were no false-positive results. A HHMD is an effective tool for screening the location of suspected ingested coins. This method is easy, inexpensive and free of radiation. Very small MFBs cannot be reliably detected. CONCLUSION: If an innocuous metallic foreign body is clearly identified with a hand-held metal detector in the stomach or lower gastrointestinal tract of an asymptomatic child, additional radiological confirmation is not required.
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