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Endourologic removal of upper airway foreign objects: case report
M Horowitz1, M E Mitchell, A Ingliss
1Department of Urology, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Endourology baskets and stone graspers safely removed upper airway foreign bodies when standard methods failed. This innovative approach successfully retrieved most of the foreign material, offering a new treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Endourology
- Foreign Body Retrieval
Background:
- Standard management for upper airway foreign bodies can be challenging.
- Some cases require alternative or advanced retrieval techniques.
Observation:
- A patient with an upper airway foreign body did not respond to conventional treatments.
- Endourology baskets and stone graspers were utilized for retrieval.
Findings:
- The procedure demonstrated safety and effectiveness in the patient.
- Successful localization and removal of the majority of the foreign body burden were achieved.
Implications:
- Endourology instruments offer a viable alternative for complex upper airway foreign body removal.
- This technique may improve outcomes in refractory cases, reducing the need for more invasive procedures.