Pacifier-induced bowel obstruction-not so soothing

J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Feb;43(2):e13-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.09.076.

Abstract

Pacifiers are nearly ubiquitous among children in the United States, and although safety regulations exist, the responsibility to choose and maintain a safe pacifier generally falls on the parents, many of whom are unaware of potential hazards. We report a case of a complete bowel obstruction because of an ingested pacifier nipple and recommend increased awareness among practitioners as well as education of parents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foreign Bodies / etiology
  • Foreign Bodies / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ileocecal Valve*
  • Infant
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Pacifiers / adverse effects*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome