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An unusual oronasal foreign body: report of a case

A A Adoga1, A S Adoga, O G B Nwaorgu

  • 1Department of Surgery, Otolaryngology Unit, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. adeyiadoga@yahoo.com

Nigerian Journal of Medicine : Journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria
|December 4, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Oronasal foreign bodies are rare in children but can cause serious complications like fistulas. Prompt surgical intervention using local flaps can effectively manage these rare pediatric cases.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Foreign body removal is a frequent otolaryngology procedure.
  • Oronasal foreign bodies are uncommon in pediatric patients.
  • Management of oronasal foreign bodies requires specialized attention.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old female child presented with an oronasal foreign body.
  • The foreign body resulted in an oronasal fistula formation.
  • The patient experienced a domestic accident leading to the condition.

Findings:

  • Surgical closure of the oronasal fistula was performed.
  • Local palatal mucoperiosteal-lined flaps were utilized for reconstruction.
  • The patient's follow-up was limited due to defaulting, a societal issue.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare pediatric oronasal foreign body scenario.
  • Effective management involves surgical repair with local flaps.
  • Preventive measures against domestic accidents in children are crucial.
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