Question
A six-year-old child accidentally swallowed a keychain that is three centimeters long and about the width of a thin noodle. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
Based on the description, the keychain the child swallowed is likely to have already passed through the body and been excreted, but it was not noticed. If the child has not found the keychain in any of their bowel movements, it may be necessary to consider that the keychain is still inside. If it cannot be confirmed whether the child has swallowed the keychain, or if the child reports swallowing it, or if the keychain is missing and there is a suspicion that the child has swallowed it, it is recommended to undergo an abdominal X-ray or X-ray scan to confirm whether there is a keychain inside. If none is found, then one can rest assured.