Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of a metal detector in locating coins ingested by children. The metal detector correctly identified the presence or absence of coins in 13 patients (93%), as confirmed by radiologic studies.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Electromagnetic Phenomena / instrumentation*
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Esophagus*
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Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
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Foreign Bodies / epidemiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Metals*
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Stomach*