Abstract
Pennies are among the most common objects ingested, especially within the pediatric population.(1,2) Conservative management of gastric coins has been the traditional approach. Two recent studies demonstrate that post-1982 pennies within the stomach may react differently than expected.(3,4) Pennies produced before 1982 consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc; however, post-1982 pennies contain 97.6% zinc and 2.4% copper coating. We report the reaction of post-1982 pennies when placed in acid at gastric pH.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Family Practice |
| Volume | 52 |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Ingestion
- Letter to the editor
- Pennies
- Penny removal
DC Disciplines
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Community Health