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Swallowed Objects Found in Three Children at Downstate
Doctors led by Dr George Kassner at Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn report that X rays and barium contrast revealed unexpected stomach obstructions in three children aged 3 4 and 9 who had months of retained items. Surgeries removed fruit pits watermelon seeds a button a metal clip five pennies an eye from a stuffed animal a metal nut and other objects.
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Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn
George Kassner