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Foreign body aspiration through tracheotomy: a case report.

Ricardo R Figueiredoi1, Walter S Machado

  • 1Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar, Rio de Janeiro. otosul@uol.com.br

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|February 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A patient with a long-term tracheotomy aspirated a cleaning brush piece into his bronchus. Rigid bronchoscopy successfully removed the foreign body without complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • A 70-year-old male patient with a 7-year history of tracheotomy due to a laryngeal tumor.
  • The patient experienced an accidental aspiration of a cleaning brush fragment during routine cannula care.

Observation:

  • A chest radiograph revealed a metallic foreign body lodged in the right inferior bronchus.
  • The patient underwent rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia.

Findings:

  • The bronchoscope passed through the glottis without resistance.
  • The aspirated metallic foreign body was successfully and easily removed.
  • The patient experienced no immediate post-procedure complications.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential risks associated with tracheotomy care and foreign body aspiration.
  • Prompt diagnosis and minimally invasive bronchoscopic intervention are effective for managing such incidents.
  • Continued otolaryngology (ENT) follow-up is crucial for patients with tracheostomies and airway foreign bodies.

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