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Case Reports
. 1977 Aug;50(596):594-6.
doi: 10.1259/0007-1285-50-596-594.

The "invisible" can top

R K Levick, L Spitz
Case Reports

The "invisible" can top

R K Levick et al. Br J Radiol. 1977 Aug.

Abstract

The hazard of ingestion of a beverage can top in a child is presented. These can tops are susprisingly 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.

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