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[Accidental silver nitrate inhalation]
B Nigen1, C Beuchard2, E Magois2
1Service de pneumologie, Institut du thorax, hôpital Guillaume- et René-Laennec, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France.
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|November 16, 2021
Summary
Accidental inhalation of a silver nitrate pencil tip during granuloma treatment can cause serious complications. Careful monitoring and prompt endoscopic intervention are crucial for recovery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Otolaryngology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Silver nitrate pencils are utilized for treating granulomas associated with tracheotomy and tracheostomy cannula orifices.
- These applications target local tissue reactions, often in the airway or stoma sites.
Observation:
- A case report details a 69-year-old patient who inadvertently inhaled the lead tip of a silver nitrate pencil.
- The inhalation occurred during the treatment of a local granuloma, posing a risk of mucosal burns and perforation.
Findings:
- The patient underwent clinical monitoring, radiological, and endoscopic examinations.
- Treatment involved antibiotics and corticosteroids for inflammatory lesions, leading to complete anatomical recovery after six months.
Implications:
- Silver nitrate pencil use necessitates extreme caution due to perforation risks.
- Close monitoring, particularly bronchial endoscopy for foreign body localization and removal, is vital after accidental inhalation.
- Corticosteroids may mitigate inflammatory bronchial stenosis, aiding recovery.
Keywords:
Bronchial endoscopyFibroscopie bronchiqueInhalationNitrate d’argentSilver nitrateTracheostomyTracheotomyTrachéostomieTrachéotomieMore Related Videos
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