Paolo Quitadamo, Antonella Pascarella, Piergiorgio Gragnaniello, Sara Isoldi, Cristina Bucci, Rossella Turco, Giovanna Puoti, Silvia Furio, Mariano Caldore, Giovanni Di Nardo
OBJECTIVES: Esophageal food impaction (EFI) is the sudden onset of dysphagia that occurs when a food bolus becomes lodged in the esophagus, requiring endoscopic removal. Scientific data on the prevalence and causes of EFI in children is lacking. The aim of this study was to provide further insights into EFI episodes in children. METHODS: We have prospectively enrolled all children admitted for a first episode of EFI between March 2018 and March 2023. A fluoroscopic contrast study was performed in all patients to confirm the boluses and assess their position...
April 16, 2024: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition