Use of gastroscopy in the management of pediatric toxic ingestions: insights from a decade of experience – a retrospective study

Frontiers in Toxicology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marco Marano, Lavinia Di Meglio, Mara Pisani, Bianca Maria Goffredo, Carla Olita, Simona Faraci, Francesca Rea, Salvatore Perdichizzi, Giorgio Zampini, Piero David, Filippo Torroni
DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2026.1678559
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Abstract

Objective: Pediatric poisonings account for a significant proportion of poison center consultations. Gastrointestinal decontamination (GD) is a crucial intervention in cases of acute poisoning, yet its effectiveness remains debated. This study aims to evaluate the role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in pediatric GD by retrospectively analyzing cases of suspected or confirmed toxic ingestions in which EGD was employed as a decontamination technique. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on medical records from our hospital between 1 January 2015, and 31 March 2025. Pediatric patients (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Poisoning and overdose treatments Foreign Body Medical Cases Plant-based Medicinal Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Toxicology
Volume
8
Pages
1678559–1678559
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN