Characterization of Non-Food Foreign Bodies Aspirated by Children: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foreign Body Aspiration (FBA) represents a leading cause of death among unintentional injuries in children less than one year of age. This study reviewed case reports and case series reporting non-food FBA in children to characterize aspirated foreign bodies, describing the clinical presentations and the outcomes.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA checklist. Case reports and case series presenting non-food FBA in children (up to 18 years) were eligible to be included. Information regarding study characteristics, child demographics, foreign body characteristics, clinical presentation, and outcome were extracted.

Results

The review included 248 articles published between 1965 and 2023, corresponding to 294 cases. The male gende

SUBMITTER: Lorenzoni G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10605452 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature