A coin is loaded in the esophagus of an asymptomatic 3 years female child, treatment is:
Correct Answer: Endoscopic removal after 24 hours
Description: Asymptomatic blunt objects and coins can be observed for up to 24 hr anticipating passage into the stomach. If they still remain lodged in the esophagus, endoscopic removal is warranted. Sharp objects, disk button batteries, or foreign bodies associated with respiratory symptoms require urgent removal.
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