Pacifier-induced bowel obstruction-not so soothing.
Pacifiers are nearly ubiquitous among children in the United States, and although safety regulations exist, the responsibility to choose and maintain a safe pacifier generally falls on the parents, many of whom are unaware of potential hazards. We report a case of a complete bowel obstruction because of an ingested pacifier nipple and recommend increased awareness among practitioners as well as education of parents.
Neville
Holly L
HL
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Holtz Childrens Hospital, Miami, FL 33136, USA. hneville@med.miami.edu
Huaco
Jorge
J
Vigoda
Michael
M
Sola
Juan E
JE
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007080:Ileocecal Valve; D007223:Infant; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D041361:Pacifiers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome