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The Pattern, Presentation and Management of Pardah Pin Inhalation: Report from a Single Center in Northern India
Mohd Lateef Wani1, Farooq Ahmad Ganie1, Nasir-Ud-Din Wani1
1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir.
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma
|May 11, 2016
Summary
Pardah pin inhalation in female teenagers is best managed with rigid bronchoscopy. Some cases may require bronchotomy for successful pin removal, ensuring no mortality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Studies
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Pardah pin inhalation is a rare but serious complication associated with traditional head coverings.
- Understanding the clinical profile and management outcomes is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the clinical characteristics, presentation, and management of Pardah pin inhalation in adolescent females.
- To evaluate the efficacy of rigid bronchoscopy and identify potential alternative surgical approaches.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a single center in Northern India from 2009 to 2012.
- 36 female patients with Pardah pin inhalation underwent rigid bronchoscopy under anesthesia.
- Data collected included demographics, pin location, clinical presentation, management strategies, and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- The mean age of patients was 14.3 years; all used headscarves for religious reasons.
- Choking (100%) and cough (86.1%) were the most common symptoms.
- Rigid bronchoscopy successfully removed the pin in 86.1% of cases; 13.9% required bronchotomy. No mortality was observed.
Conclusions:
- Rigid bronchoscopy is the primary and ideal management strategy for Pardah pin inhalation.
- Bronchotomy may be necessary in select cases for successful foreign body removal.