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P A Onakoya1, A A Adoga, A S Adoga
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. ponakoya@comui.edu.ng
Background:
Foreign bodies of the upper aerodigestive tract are commonly seen in the paediatric population; however adult patients with nasal foreign bodies in particular are much less common and when sharp foreign bodies are present there is a great risk of developing complications.
Study Design:
This is a case report of a 20-year-old male magician with impacted rhino-pharyngeal foreign body. He intentionally inserted two long sewing needles into the right nasal cavity during a magical act.
Results:
The impacted foreign bodies were located in his nose/pharynx and removal was achieved per orally under general anaesthesia. Only a minimal evidence of retropharyngeal abscess was noted despite the prolonged stay of the foreign bodies.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the fact that both a deliberate and an accidental foreign body in an adult nasal cavity can get impacted as well as the significance for its early removal.
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