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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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01-10-2019 | Bronchoscopy | Clinical Report

Spontaneous Expulsion of an Unusual Sharp Metallic Foreign Body: A Rare Occurrence

Author: Jayalaxmi Shripati Aihole

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Foreign body aspiration (FBA) represents a life-threatening emergency especially in children. Sharp metallic foreign bodies are of particular concern to the attending clinician, because of their potentiality to perforate the air way passages and hence causing complications. Spontaneous expulsion of airway foreign body is very rare; can be disastrous at times. Emergency retrieval is mandatory. We are reporting a rare and unusual case of sharp metallic FBA in a 12 year old boy.

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Title: Spontaneous Expulsion of an Unusual Sharp Metallic Foreign Body: A Rare Occurrence
Author: Jayalaxmi Shripati Aihole
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Bronchoscopy
Foreign Body Aspiration
Foreign Body Aspiration
Foreign Body Aspiration
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-019-01648-4

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