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The “invisible” can top

1977; Wiley; Volume: 50; Issue: 596 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1259/0007-1285-50-596-594

1748-880X

R.K. Levick, Lewis Spitz, A. Robinson,

Trauma Management and Diagnosis

The hazard of ingestion of a beverage can top in a child is presented. These can tops are of surprisingly low radio density and their presence can be overlooked on a conventional P.A. X ray of the chest. In such cases a lateral radiograph of the chest should be included in the routine investigation of the child.