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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Bronchial foreign bodies are uncommon in adults.
  • Delayed presentation of symptoms can occur.

Observation:

  • An adult patient presented with symptoms of bronchiectasis.
  • The patient had no history of foreign body aspiration.

Findings:

  • A bronchial foreign body was discovered intraoperatively.
  • The foreign body was present for over two decades.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering foreign bodies in adult patients with unexplained bronchiectasis.
  • Late diagnosis of bronchial foreign bodies is possible.