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Handheld Metal Detector Screening for Metallic Foreign Body Ingestion in Children
Published on: September 11, 2018
[Migrating foreign body in the oropharynx--a rare find]
1Rigshospitalet, Øre-, naese-, hoved- og halskirurgisk Klinik F. thomas.velser@mail.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 24, 2008
Abstract:
We present an unusual case where a 30 year-old man was found to have a large migrating piece of glass enter the neck through the skin and perforate the oropharynx 6 years later. The foreign body was removed without difficulty under general anesthesia, and the patient was discharged after a short postoperative period.
Insights
A 30-year-old man experienced a delayed oropharyngeal perforation from a glass foreign body migrating through his neck over six years. The glass was successfully removed surgically, with the patient recovering well.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion and perforation are uncommon medical emergencies.
- Delayed presentation of penetrating neck trauma can pose diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old male presented with a delayed oropharyngeal perforation.
- The perforation was caused by a large glass foreign body that had migrated through the neck tissues over six years.
Findings:
- The glass foreign body was successfully located and removed under general anesthesia.
- Imaging and endoscopic evaluation confirmed the extent of the perforation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for long-term complications from retained foreign bodies.
- Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing penetrating neck injuries and foreign body removal.
- Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for unusual foreign body migration in patients with delayed presentations.
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