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Foreign body Swallows with Airway Affection in Pediatrics
Mohammed Elrabie Ahmed1, Bahaa Mohammed Refaie2, Mona Elrabie Ahmed3
1ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.
Summary
Foreign body ingestion (FBI) is a critical emergency in children under six, often causing respiratory distress. Early diagnosis and intervention significantly improve outcomes in pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion (FBI) is a significant cause of pediatric respiratory distress and stridor.
- Understanding factors influencing morbidity and mortality is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of foreign body ingestion (FBI) on respiratory distress and stridor in children.
- To analyze the influence of age, gender, lodgment site, and object type on outcomes.
- To identify factors contributing to morbidity and mortality in pediatric FBI cases.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, hospital-based study analyzed children (birth to 16 years) admitted for foreign body removal.
- Data collected included history, physical examination, radiological, and bronchoscopic findings.
- The study period was January 2018 to December 2020 at Sohag University Hospital, Egypt.
Main Results:
- 14 pediatric patients presented with foreign body ingestion (FBI).
- 92.9% of cases involved children under 6 years old, with 50% under one year.
- The mortality rate was 14.3%, with 50% requiring Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admission.
Conclusions:
- Foreign body ingestion (FBI) is a common and serious emergency in young children.
- A high index of suspicion is essential for timely diagnosis.
- Prompt detection and management are vital for improving patient outcomes.
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