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Migration of an ingested fish bone into the paraglottic space
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery,Stanford University School of Medicine,California,USA.
Background:
Ingested foreign bodies are common emergencies encountered in otolaryngology practice. The vast majority can be managed with endoscopic removal. Migration of foreign bodies into the paraglottic space is a rare event that often necessitates using a more invasive procedure for removal.
Case Report:
A 68-year-old man presented with sore throat and odynophagia 4 days after ingesting a fish bone.
Results:
A computed tomography scan revealed a 2.5 cm linear foreign body embedded in the larynx within the right paraglottic space. The patient underwent endoscopic examination and transcervical exploration of the paraglottic space via a posterolateral approach, with successful removal of the foreign body on the second attempt.
Conclusion:
This is the first case report of an ingested paraglottic space foreign body managed by transcervical exploration using a posterolateral approach to the paraglottic space.
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