Swallowed Foreign Body
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Swallowed Foreign Body Outlook
What to expect with swallowed foreign body:
The majority of swallowed foreign bodies pass without treatment.
Most objects will pass through the intestinal tract within 3-4 days.
About 10 to 20 percent of swallowed objects require treatment.
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Swallowed Foreign Body Complications
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008
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Swallowed Foreign Body References:
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Macgregor D, Ferguson J. Foreign body ingestion in children: an audit of transit time. J Accid Emerg Med. 1998 Nov;15(6):371-3.
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