An apple a day won't keep the doctor away: presentation, treatment, and outcome in pediatric apple aspirations

Foreign body (FB) aspiration is a frequent and preventable source of morbidity and mortality, especially in children under 4 years of age. Few comprehensive studies exist on presentation and outcome of apple aspirations in children.

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