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Inhalation of a denture fragment complicating facial trauma
T K Ong1, J M Lancer, I M Brook
1Department of Dental Surgery, University of Sheffield.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 1, 1988
Summary
A rare case of facial trauma complicated by a laryngeal foreign body is presented. A lodged denture fragment in the larynx was successfully diagnosed and managed, despite its potentially life-threatening nature.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Facial trauma can present with complex airway complications.
- Foreign bodies in the larynx pose significant diagnostic and management challenges.
Observation:
- A patient with facial trauma was found to have a denture fragment lodged in the larynx.
- Despite the critical location, the patient exhibited only minor symptoms.
Findings:
- The case highlights the importance of thorough examination in facial trauma.
- Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for laryngeal foreign bodies.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need for high suspicion of airway foreign bodies in trauma patients.
- Effective management strategies for laryngeal foreign bodies can prevent severe complications.