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Sharp foreign bodies in the tracheobronchial tree.

P S Murthy1, V S Ingle, E George

  • 1Department of Ear Nose Throat, Ibri Regional Referral Hospital, Post Box no. 46, Postal Code 516, Sultanate of Oman.

American Journal of Otolaryngology
|April 3, 2001
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Scarf pin aspiration, a rare but dangerous occurrence, highlights the risks of holding sharp objects in the mouth. This study details six cases, emphasizing the need for awareness of such foreign body hazards.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Reports
  • Foreign Body Aspiration
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Foreign body aspiration and ingestion are common medical events.
  • Sharp objects, like scarf pins, pose significant risks due to their penetrating potential.
  • Cultural practices can influence the incidence of specific foreign body types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe six cases of scarf pin aspiration.
  • To highlight scarf pin inhalation as a specific cultural and ethnic hazard.
  • To discuss the management of sharp, penetrating foreign bodies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of six cases of scarf pin aspiration.
  • Clinical presentation and management documented.
  • Literature review on foreign body aspiration.

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Main Results:

  • Six cases of scarf pin aspiration were identified and described.
  • The study emphasizes the risk associated with holding scarf pins in the mouth.
  • Management strategies for sharp foreign bodies were discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Scarf pin aspiration is a preventable hazard, particularly in certain cultural contexts.
  • Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial for sharp foreign body ingestion/aspiration.
  • Awareness of ethnic and cultural practices is important in identifying foreign body risks.