Predictors of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children

Conclusions
Patients with airway foreign bodies have varied presentations. The presence of any radiologic finding suggests that endoscopy should be performed, as a foreign body is probable. The absence of any history or physical examination finding was associated with a low likelihood of a foreign body.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - August 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sink, J. R., Kitsko, D. J., Georg, M. W., Winger, D. G., Simons, J. P. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research