title: A neglected foreign body in the oesophagus.
abstract: Foreign body ingestion is a clinical emergency requiring prompt action to ensure speedy recovery and minimise the complications. We report here a case of a neglected foreign body which remained within the oesophagus of a child for 6 years before the diagnosis was made and appropriate treatment given.
authors.affiliation: Department, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chadha
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sardana
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Sahni
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Bais