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Extremely Preterm Neonate with a Tracheobronchial Foreign Body: A Case Report.

Sreekanth Viswanathan¹, Yahdira Rodriguez Prado¹, Caroline Chua¹

¹Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, USA.

|May 16, 2020

Summary

A preterm infant experienced a tracheal foreign body, identified as an intubation stylet sheath. This rare complication was successfully removed via endoscopy, highlighting potential risks during neonatal care.

Keywords:

foreign body intubation complication intubation stylet premature infants tracheobronchial injury

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Area of Science:

Neonatal Medicine
Pediatric Pulmonology
Medical Device Complications

Background:

Foreign body aspiration in neonates is uncommon.
Intubation is a common procedure in preterm infants.
Complications can arise from airway instrumentation.

Observation:

A 27-week gestational age preterm infant presented with a foreign body in the trachea.
Chest X-rays and CT scans identified the object extending into the right lower lobe.
The foreign body was located above the tracheal bifurcation.

Findings:

Endoscopic examination revealed the foreign body to be a plastic sheath from an intubation stylet.
The object was successfully removed using endoscopic techniques.
This represents a rare complication of neonatal intubation.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of vigilance for foreign body aspiration in preterm infants.
Underscores potential risks associated with intubation stylets.
Suggests the need for careful equipment inspection and procedural review in neonatal intensive care units.