Analysis of Related Factors for the Retention Time of Tracheobronchial Foreign Bodies in Pediatrics

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Ying Xu1, Hong-Bo Ren1, Lan Jiang1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|December 4, 2018
PubMed

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The duration tracheobronchial foreign bodies remain in children is linked to complications and surgical factors. Longer retention correlates with increased granulation, preoperative issues, longer operations, and extended hospital stays.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Tracheobronchial foreign bodies (TFB) pose significant risks in infants and children.
  • Understanding factors influencing TFB retention time is crucial for clinical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with the retention time of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in pediatric patients.
  • To aid in assessing disease severity, surgical risks, and patient prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from 1060 pediatric patients with TFB.
  • Correlation analysis between TFB retention time and variables including age, gender, preoperative complications, granulation, operation duration, and hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • TFB retention time showed no significant correlation with patient age or gender.
  • Significant correlations were found between retention time and preoperative complications, granulation formation, operation time, and hospital stay.

Conclusions:

  • Tracheobronchial foreign body retention time is significantly influenced by granulation formation and preoperative complications.
  • Longer retention times are associated with increased operative times and prolonged hospital stays, impacting patient outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
InfantInhalationRetention timeTracheobronchial foreign bodiesTreatment

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