A Reclusive Foreign Body in the Airway: A Case Report and a Literature Review. (7th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Philip, Ajay; Rajan Sundaresan, V.; George, Philip; Dash, Satyabrata; Thomas, Regi; Job, Anand; Anand, V. K.
• Other Names: Iyer N. G. Academic Editor.; Perez N. Academic Editor.; Tae K. Academic Editor.; van den Brekel M. W. M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-11-07
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/347325
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : A foreign body in the larynx is an airway emergency that requires urgent evaluation and treatment. Irregular foreign bodies tend to orient in a sagittal plane and may produce only partial obstruction, allowing adequate air movement, hence making them undetectable for a long period of time. We report a case of a laryngotracheal foreign body that remained reclusive for 9 years.