title: Delayed diagnosis of coin ingestion in children.
abstract: Diagnosis of coin ingestion with esophageal impaction may be delayed if appropriate history is lacking. This delay may lead to mistreatment and complicate management. A series of illustrative cases are reported and relevant literature is reviewed. Guidelines for radiographic evaluation of potential ingestions are provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Savitt
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wason
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013997:Time Factors