An unusual oesophageal foreign body in neonate – case report
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BACKGROUND Foreign bodies in the esophagus in children are usually swallowed accidentally during play. An oesophageal foreign body in neonate is rare and thus the diagnostic work-up may be difficult. CASE REPORT We present a case of an 8-day-old baby with symptoms of oesophageal obstruction. An unusual foreign body was found. CONCLUSIONS Foreign bodies in neonate's esophagus are rare; non-accidental action should be suspected. Atypical clinical and radiological symptoms may cause diagnostic difficulties.
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