Pediatric Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Ingestions: A Current Perspective on High-Risk Objects
Abstract
Foreign body ingestion (FBI) is a common pediatric emergency, particularly among children aged 3–6 years and those with developmental delays. While most ingestions are benign, certain high-risk objects, including button batteries, rare earth magnets, water beads, and sharp objects, require prompt identification and intervention to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. This narrative review synthesizes current epidemiology, injury mechanisms, diagnostic strategies, and evolving management guidelines for these high-risk ingestions, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention, standardized protocols, and ongoing advocacy for product safety and public education.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Foreign Body Medical Cases
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Emergency Care and Medicine
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 7–7
- Publication date
- 19 February 2026
- Language
- EN