Case based pictorial review of use of CT in identification of foreign bodies in the pediatric aerodigestive tract with plain film/GI comparison/correlation. Review CT technique and radiation dose considerations. Review normal anatomy as it relates to common locations of airway and esophageal foreign bodies with examples. Describe anatomic anomalies that increase risk for retained foreign body with examples. Describe/demonstrate associated imaging findings of complications associated with foreign bodies. Describe how information obtained by CT can direct management of children with foreign body of the aerodigestive tract. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2022 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2022

Authors: Methratta Sosamma, Brian James

Keywords: Foreign body, CT, aerodigestive