Predictors of Recurrent Ingestion of Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal foreign bodies are commonly encountered; however, little knowledge exists as to the causes of foreign body ingestions and why they occur repeatedly in some patients.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ian C Grimes, Bret J Spier, Lisa R Swize, Mary J Lindstrom, Patrick R Pfau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/671273