Swallowing foreign objects is frequently a problem in young children, especially in ages between six months to five years, but can still affect children of all ages. It is almost always accidental but may also be intentional. Most of the foreign objects that are swallowed will safely pass through the gastrointestinal tract and excreted with …
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