Migrating fish bone presenting as a neck fistula. Issue 7 (27th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Custódio, Sara Fernandes; Branco, Pedro; Sousa, Pedro Machado; Escada, Pedro Alberto
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 14:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07-27
• Subjects: ear -- nose and throat/otolaryngology -- primary care -- gastroenterology -- head and neck surgery -- otolaryngology/ENT; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-243622
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The case report describes an extremely rare finding of fish bone migration from the aerodigestive tract causing a neck fistula 2 years after its ingestion. Detailed case study and surgical treatment is presented. This case highlights the need for further assessment in presence of a high clinical suspicion of foreign body ingestion with a normal physical examination of the upper aerodigestive tract, to avoid serious and potential life-threatening complications later on.