Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1999 Jan;42(1):122-124.

A Case of Esophageal Foreign Body Causing Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis

• Kim KS
• Yoon CB
• Kim YJ
• Kwon OS

Abstract

Foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive tract are one of the most frequently encountered accidental cases in the otolaryngological fields, and may cause severe complications such as esophageal ulceration, esophageal perforation, periesophagitis, tracheoesophageal fistula, mediastinitis, pneumothorax and pyothorax. Therefore, speedy diagnosis and early intervention is needed to reduce morbidity and mortality. Recently, we experienced a rare case of esophageal foreign body which caused unilateral vocal cord paralysis. We report this case with a review of literature.

Keyword

Esophageal foreign body; Vocal cord paralysis

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Early Intervention (Education)
Empyema, Pleural
Esophageal Perforation
Foreign Bodies*
Mediastinitis
Mortality
Pneumothorax
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Ulcer
Vocal Cord Paralysis*