Savitt D L, Wason S
Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital.
Am J Emerg Med. 1988 Jul;6(4):378-81. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(88)90161-1.
Diagnosis of coin ingestion with esophageal impaction may be delayed if appropriate history is lacking. This delay may lead to mistreatment and complicate management. A series of illustrative cases are reported and relevant literature is reviewed. Guidelines for radiographic evaluation of potential ingestions are provided.