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A wooden foreign body in the neck
N Bhattacharjee1, M M Hossain, S M Mazumder
1Department of E.N.T., Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|August 1, 1997
Summary
A rare case of a wooden spear foreign body in the neck, lodged via the pharynx, was successfully removed. This unusual neck foreign body required surgical exploration and antibiotic treatment for complete recovery.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the neck are uncommon.
- Transpharyngeal wooden foreign bodies without vascular injury are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a pharyngocutaneous fistula after a physical assault.
- Initial clinical examination and X-rays were unremarkable.
- The patient was readmitted with a supraclavicular abscess.
Findings:
- A 7 cm wooden spear fragment was discovered within the abscess cavity.
- Surgical exploration and removal of the foreign body were performed.
- The patient recovered fully after antibiotic treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for delayed presentation of deep neck foreign bodies.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering retained foreign bodies in unexplained neck abscesses.
- Demonstrates successful management of a rare transpharyngeal wooden foreign body.