A useful and safe method for retrieving a round metallic object from an airway

Area of Science:

• Medical Devices
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonology

Background:

• Airway foreign body retrieval presents significant clinical challenges.
• Metallic objects pose unique risks due to their density and shape.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic net forceps with laryngeal mask airway support for metallic airway foreign body removal.

Main Methods:

• A case study or series detailing the use of endoscopic net forceps and laryngeal mask airway.
• Focus on the procedural steps and technical aspects of retrieval.

Main Results:

• Successful retrieval of a round metallic object from the airway using the described technique.
• Demonstration of the forceps' ability to securely grasp and extract the foreign body.

Conclusions:

• Endoscopic net forceps, when used with a laryngeal mask airway, provide a dependable and safe method for removing metallic foreign bodies from the airway.
• This approach may be advantageous in specific clinical scenarios requiring foreign body extraction.