Can the lung density measurement help in diagnosis of foreign body aspiration in children?
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Foreign body aspiration is a frequently encountered pediatric emergency and a common cause of accidental death, with incidence peaking at two years of age [1]. More commonly, aspiration is not fatal and symptoms are nonspecific. This often leads to delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity. Therefore, imaging evaluation and familiarity with the imaging findings in foreign body aspiration is essential.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 52 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015