Did You Know?!
Choking and suffocation are responsible for almost 40% of unintentional injuries in infants under the age of one in Canada.[Ref:3]
Heart-Shaped Pendant in Esophagus
Extraction Case
This pendant was removed from the lower esophagus, using optical forceps. Toddlers have also swallowed rings, earrings and even a Guardian Angel pin.
Extraction Video
The back of the pendant (top of the screen) was metal, which explains the xray findings.