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Is X-ray Necessary To Check For A Metal Marble In The Stomach?

my for your old grandson swallowed a metal marble. I say we should check his bowel for passage. His parents were advised to get an x ray because the marble is metal. With an $8000 deductible, we need to think about this. Is the x ray really necessary? a
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Hi...it is 100% indicated. Sometimes, the metal may sometimes cause perforation of corrosion of the intestinal mucosa.
I suggest you take an X-ray ...It is indicated.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Is X-ray Necessary To Check For A Metal Marble In The Stomach?

Hi...it is 100% indicated. Sometimes, the metal may sometimes cause perforation of corrosion of the intestinal mucosa. I suggest you take an X-ray ...It is indicated. Regards - Dr. Sumanth