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PubMed1980

Soft tissue intranasal foreign bodies.

Soft tissue intranasal foreign bodies usually present as a well-defined syndrome in children 1 1/2 to 3 years of age who develop a chronic unilateral, purulent, fetid, unexplained rhinorrhea because the foreign material is not discovered in the nose on routine examination. Four cases are presented to document for the first time the anatomic location of soft tissue intranasal foreign bodies which become lodged in the anterior-superior aspect of the nasal cavity between the anterior edge of the middle turbinate and the bridge of the nose. No recurrence has been noted following removal of this material with the hemostat advanced superiorly inside the anterior border of the nose. One case with persistent rhinorrhea developed pneumonia and generalized body odor.

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PubMed2001

CT appearances of chronically retained wooden intraorbital foreign bodies.

Identification of wooden intraorbital foreign bodies (WIOFB) is crucial for avoiding severe orbital infection. Despite careful clinical examination, WIOFB are often not recognised. We report the CT findings in chronically retained WIOFB. When not initially diagnosed, WIOFB create a granulomatous inflammatory foreign-body reaction. CT demonstrates the WIOFB as a linear dense structure surrounded by a soft-tissue mass with density similar to that of muscle, corresponding to the foreign-body reaction.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Unusual complication of an ingested foreign body.

Migration of a foreign body from the mouth and throat to the subcutaneous tissue of the neck is very rare. We present a case of a migrating foreign body (a piece of straw) from the floor of the mouth to the neck. To our knowledge, this is the second case reported in the English literature.

Abscess↗
PubMed2000

An unusual case of impacted esophageal foreign body.

Incidental ingestion of foreign bodies in the pediatric age group is a recognized problem worldwide, however, it is unusual to have a neonate who presents with impacted esophageal foreign body. As such, this case is rare and considered a new form of child neglect.

Age Factors↗
PubMed2005

Nasal foreign body in an adult.

Foreign bodies of the nose in adults are rare, although they are frequently encountered among children and mentally retarded patients. They are often asymptomatic and consequently may remain undetected for many years. We describe a case of an intranasal foreign body mimicking a nasal lesion.

Female↗
PubMed1989

[Unusual account of a foreign body in the oropharynx].

Foreign bodies in the oropharynx rarely pose problems either in diagnosis or treatment, but the authors found it very interesting to report the following unusual case concerning a vegetable foreign body which entered the oropharynx and came out 4 weeks later via the external auditory canal.

Abscess↗
PubMed1994

The role of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in foreign body removal.

Upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies can be difficult to manage. Patient population, consultant expertise, and equipment availability play an important role in the decision to use rigid versus flexible endoscopes or radiologic methods. The various foreign bodies, clinical signs and symptoms, and treatment approaches are reviewed in this article.

Digestive System↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Hypodermic needles: an unusual tracheobronchial foreign body.

Case reports of foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive regions and descriptions of the various methods used to retrieve them have been recorded in the medical literature since ancient times. Sharp, penetrating foreign bodies are most dangerous and may cause acute complications if they perforate the air and food passages. Recently, the authors encountered nine cases of hypodermic needles in the tracheobronchial tree. Seven of the nine needles were removed endoscopically without complications and two were expelled by the patients.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

Recognition and management of patients who repeatedly swallow foreign bodies.

Repeated swallowing of foreign bodies, in adults, is part of a syndrome comprising personality disorder, drug overdose, and other self-inflicted injuries. The management should be conservative, as in many cases the foreign body will pass naturally or can be left in the bowel, if necessary for several years. Surgical intervention should be reserved for the complications of perforation, severe haemorrhage and persistent complete bowel obstruction, or for the removal of a toxic substance from the bowel. Five cases are reported which illustrate the natural history and management of the problem.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

Early vitrectomy for retained intraocular foreign body.

A retained intraocular foreign body can cause progressive damage to an eye if not removed. Such removal, whether done with a magnet or with a vitrectomy instrument, is often more successful if surgery is not delayed excessively. A two-instrument intraocular approach for resistant foreign bodies can sometimes be avoided in favor of a simpler one-instrument technique if surgery can be performed in the first few weeks.

Adult↗
PubMed2001

Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of ingested large foreign bodies. Case report and decisional algorithm.

Foreign body ingestion is a rare occurrence, but quite more frequent in children; adults with mental disorders, bulimia, and dentition alterations; and prison inmates. Most foreign bodies pass spontaneously through the first digestive tract and can move along the entire alimentary canal without giving rise to any major damage. On the contrary, when foreign bodies, because of their shape, size or potential for danger, must be removed, endoscopy is the method of choice. In a small percentage of cases, however, it may be necessary to remove the foreign body surgically. In such cases, the laparoscopic technique certainly can prove to be a most valuable tool, and can be recommended as a first approach. We describe a case in which a large foreign body was accidentally ingested. After a brief analysis of the data in the literature, we propose the decision-making algorithm that we follow.

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PubMedDate not supplied

Fatal complication from an alkaline battery foreign body in the esophagus.

Foreign bodies and alkali burns in the trachea and esophagus are potentially fatal. Some camera batteries contain 45% potassium hydroxide electrolyte which can leak and cause liquification necrosis upon tissue contact. This report describes a case of an alkali battery foreign body in the esophagus with a subsequent fatal course which was masked by steroid therapy. A discussion of corrosive burns of the esophagus, their etiology, clinical course and pathology is presented.

Alkalies↗
PubMed1991

Esophageal foreign bodies.

An impacted esophageal foreign body is most often an urgent, rather than a life-threatening, medical situation. Pharmacologic or mechanical methods can be used to relieve the impaction, depending on the patient, as well as the location and physical properties of the foreign body. Flexible fiberoptic esophagoscopy is the accepted standard of care for removal of an object that is not smooth, radiopaque, inert or recently impacted. Although controversial, balloon catheter extraction may be an acceptable alternative in selected cases of esophageal impaction. Intravenous glucagon is useful in relieving distal impaction.

Catheterization↗
PubMed2004

Intramural foreign body in oesophagus.

Intramural foreign body in oesophagus is very rare and is mostly associated with complications leading to high morbidity and mortality. Recently we came across a coiled metallic wire discovered unexpectedly in a chest X-ray of a 6-month-old male baby. This was further investigated and was found to be located intramurally in the oesophagus. It was successfully removed with rigid oesophagoscopy performed under telescopic guidance. No such foreign body has been reported in an infant so far in English literature.

Esophagoscopy↗
PubMed1991

Corneal foreign body removal and treatment.

Corneal foreign bodies are a frequent source of ocular trauma. Patients presenting with corneal foreign bodies deserve careful evaluation to determine the degree of injury. This article reviews the instrumentation and procedures used for removal of corneal foreign bodies and rust rings, as well as appropriate follow-up care. Optometrists, as primary eye care providers, should be comfortable with the treatment and management of this common corneal injury.

Corneal Injuries↗
PubMed2004

How we do it: management of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children.

KEY POINTS: Foreign body aspiration remains an important pathology in children. Management of airway foreign bodies must be undertaken in specialized units with experienced staff and known protocols. Development and improvement of rigid bronchoscopes, with advances in anaesthesia have increased the efficacy and the safety of removing endotracheal foreign bodies. A video monitor is advantageous in coordinating the procedure and reducing the stress of the team. Utilization of Fogarty's catheters can be beneficial.

Algorithms↗
PubMed1982

Laryngeal foreign bodies in children.

Laryngeal foreign bodies (F.B.) in children are relative rare, especially in infants under one year of age, and the diagnosis and removal are difficult. The history, the clinical and radiologic findings can be misleading. Seventeen patients with laryngeal F.B. (10 of them under one year of age) are presented, and the diagnostic problems and treatment are discussed. Foreign bodies were either objects of a sharp and thin quality, e.g. an eggshell fragment, or large, e.g. a piece of meat, causing apnea and death.

Bronchoscopy↗
PubMed2000

[Fish hooks: an unusual and sharp foreign body in the hypopharynx].

Foreign bodies in the hypopharynx occur commonly. A myriad of objects have been observed. In this report we describe a case involving a fish hook in a 10-year-old girl. The presence of this uncommon, sharp-pointed object was disclosed by plain radiography. The child was hospitalized three days after ingestion. Two attempts to perform endoscopic retrieval failed. Open cervicotomy was undertaken and allowed successful removal. The authors discuss management of this special type of foreign body and review several other unusual case reports in the literature.

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