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Submucosal Intraglossal Fish Bone Extraction: A Case for the Multidisciplinary Team.
Benjamin M Olley1, Yinan Zhu1, Leyla Ozbek1
1Head and Neck Surgery, University College Hospital, London, GBR.
Cureus
|January 10, 2022
Summary
A rare case of a fish bone lodged deep in the tongue required a multidisciplinary approach for successful removal. Advanced imaging and specialized techniques minimized risks during this challenging aerodigestive tract foreign body extraction.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Fish bone foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract are common but usually easily managed.
- Occasionally, these present significant diagnostic and surgical challenges, requiring specialized interventions.