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Are abdominal and hip x-rays safe for my 33 month old who swallowed a dime?
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Yes: A single xray on a 3 year old can include abdomen, pelvis, hips. This is perfectly safe. A ct scan involves perhaps a 1000 fold more radiation exposure, and there should be a very specific indication for performing a ct scan....At any age.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: Coins are the most common objects swallowed, and the peak age is 6 months through 3 years. Thankfully, most pass through without a problem. But some do get stuck, often at the sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus.
Answered 7/5/2012
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