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Bronchial foreign body: A case report

J K Sharma1, S K Pippal, Yatin Sethi

  • 1Department of ENT, Gandhi Medical College & Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal, India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
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Foreign body aspiration in children, such as inhaling a metallic whistle, can cause serious complications. Early suspicion and prompt removal are key to successful management and preventing adverse outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Exogenous foreign bodies in the tracheobronchial tree are a common pediatric emergency.
  • Inhalation or ingestion of foreign objects poses significant risks, especially in unsupervised children.
  • Complications vary based on the foreign body's characteristics and duration of lodging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential for serious complications from tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical suspicion and timely intervention in managing these cases.
  • To report a successful case of metallic whistle removal from the bronchial tree.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 12-year-old boy with a bronchial foreign body.
  • Diagnostic evaluation to identify the aspirated object.
  • Surgical or endoscopic removal of the foreign body.

Main Results:

  • A metallic whistle was successfully removed from the boy's bronchial tree.
  • The procedure was completed without any immediate or long-term complications.
  • The patient experienced a full recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign body aspiration in the tracheobronchial tree requires a high index of suspicion for prompt diagnosis.
  • Early and successful removal of bronchial foreign bodies can prevent significant morbidity.
  • Pediatric foreign body aspiration management is critical for favorable patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Foreign bodybronchoscopytracheobronchial

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