To X-Ray or Not to X-Ray? Discussing Unknown Nasal Foreign Bodies and Button Batteries

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader To X-Ray or Not to X-Ray? Discussing Unknown Nasal Foreign Bodies and Button Batteries Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jul 31:1455613211033123. doi: 10.1177/01455613211033123. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The emergency of esophageal button batteries is recognized. Foreign bodies in the ear or nose are treated as comparatively nonemergent. We present the case of a child who presented with suspected pen-nib in the nostril to highlight the importance of investigation and intervention in unwitnessed nasal foreign body and review the literature regarding X-rays i n these cases. Fifteen papers were identified as per search parameters; 3 papers recommend the use of plain radiographs for nasal foreign bodies. We propose that in unwitnessed pediatric nasal foreign body insertion, a facial X-ray should be considered, especially if suspecting a metallic foreign body. PMID:34338035 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211033123 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.