Accidental Ingestion of an Open Safety Pin by a Two-Year-Old Male Child: A Case Report

TL;DR

A two-year-old boy accidentally swallowed an open safety pin, which was later removed endoscopically from his duodenum.

Contribution

This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and endoscopic intervention for accidental ingestion of sharp foreign bodies in children.

Findings

The safety pin was successfully removed from the duodenum using endoscopic techniques.

The child did not show immediate symptoms, leading to a delayed diagnosis.

No complications were reported following the endoscopic removal.

Abstract

Accidental foreign body (FB) ingestion is common in the pediatric age group between six months and five years. Most ingested FBs pass easily through the esophagus, into the stomach, and are expelled from the body without complications. However, some of these foreign bodies may get stuck in any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and endoscopic removal may be required to avoid complications. We present a case involving the endoscopic removal of an open safety pin from the duodenum of a two-year-old boy. The safety pin went unnoticed until the mother realized one was missing, leading to an incidental diagnosis.

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