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[The foreign body in the larynx in a year old child]

D M Mustafaev1

  • 1Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute, Moscow, Russia, 129110.

Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|April 3, 2019
PubMed

Insights

A one-year-old child successfully had a large diode lamp foreign body removed from their larynx via direct laryngoscopy. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnostic tests for pediatric airway foreign bodies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Foreign Body Aspiration

Background:

  • Airway foreign body aspiration is a common emergency in young children.
  • Laryngeal foreign bodies pose significant risks due to potential airway obstruction.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A one-year-old child presented with a large aspirated foreign body (diode lamp) lodged in the larynx.
  • Despite the object's size and location, the child maintained spontaneous respiration via the natural airway.
  • Direct laryngoscopy was performed for visualization and removal.

Findings:

  • Successful removal of the laryngeal foreign body was achieved using direct laryngoscopy.
  • The procedure was completed without immediate complications, preserving the natural airway.
  • The aspirated object was identified as a diode lamp.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical need for prompt and accurate diagnostic evaluations in pediatric airway foreign body cases.
  • Early identification and intervention can prevent severe complications, even with large aspirated objects.
  • Direct laryngoscopy is an effective method for removing laryngeal foreign bodies in children.

Keywords:
direct laryngoscopydysphoniaforeign bodylarynx

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