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Count in Time So All is Fine.

Ankur Sharma¹, Naina Chandnani², Navin Vincent²

¹Department of Trauma & Emergency (Anesthesiology), AIIMS, Jodhpur, India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

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Summary

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Surgical sponges rarely enter the airway during procedures. This case highlights the importance of early suspicion and swift intervention to prevent complications during micro laryngeal surgery.

Keywords:

Airway Anaesthesia Surgical sponge

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Otolaryngology
Surgical Safety

Background:

Intraoperative airway complications are rare but serious.
Surgical sponges are typically accounted for to prevent retained foreign bodies.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of surgical sponge dislodgement into the airway.
To emphasize the critical role of vigilance and prompt management in such events.

Main Methods:

Case report of a patient undergoing micro laryngeal surgery.
Direct laryngoscopy under general anesthesia.

Main Results:

A surgical sponge was unexpectedly found within the airway.
Successful retrieval of the foreign body was achieved.

Conclusions:

Dislodgement of a surgical sponge into the airway is an uncommon intraoperative event.
Early recognition and rapid intervention are crucial for patient safety and preventing adverse outcomes.