An interesting foreign body: Polyester fiber

Abstract

Foreign body ingestion in children is a common reason for seeking medical care in emergency departments (EDs) worldwide as well as in Turkey. Coins are the most commonly presented foreign bodies in childhood ingestions. Although most foreign bodies easily pass through the gastrointestinal system and are removed from the body, the condition causes concern and anxiety for families. Diagnosing the ingestion of foreign bodies might be difficult even when patient history suggest such intake. We share this case in order to provide an etiology for children presenting to the ED with repeated vomiting for unknown reason.