An Adolescent With a Migrated V-Shaped Wire Into the Neck: A Case Report.

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Medical Imaging
• Surgical Navigation

Background:

• Foreign bodies in the retropharyngeal space are uncommon.
• Migration of foreign bodies presents diagnostic and management challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the utility of high-resolution imaging and intraoperative navigation.
• To present a successful surgical approach for foreign body extraction.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a patient with a migrated retropharyngeal foreign body.
• Utilized high-resolution imaging (e.g., CT scan) for diagnosis.
• Employed intraoperative navigation and suspension laryngoscopy for removal.

Main Results:

• Successful diagnosis and localization of the migrated foreign body.
• Complete and safe extraction of the foreign body was achieved.
• The patient experienced a favorable outcome post-intervention.

Conclusions:

• High-resolution imaging and intraoperative navigation are vital for rare retropharyngeal foreign body cases.
• Suspension laryngoscopy provides a viable approach for foreign body extraction.
• This case offers a valuable reference for managing similar clinical scenarios.