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Migrating foreign bodies in the upper digestive tract.

D S Sethi1, R E Stanley

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Migrating aerodigestive tract foreign bodies, often fish bones, require a high suspicion for early diagnosis. Prompt CAT scans and surgical intervention are crucial to prevent severe complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Migrating foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract are a recognized clinical challenge.
  • Ingested fish bones are a common cause, particularly sharp ones that can penetrate the lumen.

Observation:

  • Two cases of penetrating and migrating extraluminal foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive tract are presented.
  • Both patients had ingested fish bones, highlighting their prevalence.

Findings:

  • Sharp fish bones pose a higher risk of extraluminal migration.
  • A high index of suspicion is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) scans are invaluable for precise foreign body localization.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are critical to avoid life-threatening complications.
  • Radiological imaging aids surgical planning and improves patient outcomes.
  • Awareness of this phenomenon is key for clinicians managing aerodigestive tract injuries.

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