A pediatric patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a small, plastic object stuck in her esophagus.PA and lateral chest radiographs fail to demonstrate the foreign body.Which of the following procedures would be most effective in demonstrating the location of the object?

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Esophagogram using shredded cotton soaked in barium is most effective in demonstrating the location of a small, plastic object stuck in the esophagus. This method enhances the visibility of non-radio-opaque objects by providing a contrast-filled background, making it easier to identify the obstruction's location.

A Pediatric Patient Enters the Emergency Department (ED) with a Small