Foreign body aspiration and ingestion (pediatrics) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 4-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parent after a suspected toy ingestion. The patient’s parent states their son was playing with magnets, and they saw him swallowing one. They immediately took him to the hospital. The patient is otherwise healthy, is up-to-date on vaccinations, and is meeting developmental milestones. The patient is currently asymptomatic. Vital signs are notable for a temperature of 37 °C (98.6 °F), heart rate of 82, blood pressure of 94/52 mmHg, and respiratory rate of 22/min with SpO2 of 100% on room air. Physical exam shows a well-appearing child in no distress with clear lung fields bilaterally and a normal abdominal exam. Labs are sent and pending. X-rays of the neck, chest, and abdomen reveal eight magnetic balls connected within the distal stomach. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?  

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