Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2019 Jan;62(1):57-59. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2017.00304.

A Missed and Delayed Detected Fish Bone Impaction in Subglottis

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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. chulsavio@hanmail.net

Abstract

Laryngeal foreign body can be a life-threatening emergency. Respiratory distress, aphonia, and cyanosis may occur in quick succession. However, in case of a non-obstructive laryngeal foreign body, symptoms can be indolent, but the hazardous foreign body can nevertheless put the patient in danger. To prevent life-threatening consequences, early detection based on symptoms is imperative. This case, which presented with usual symptoms of anterior neck pain and throat discomfort without respiratory symptoms and an unusual site of laryngeal foreign body, finally turned out to be an impacted fish bone in the subglottis.

Keyword

Endoscopic assessment; Foreign bodies; Laryngoscope; Larynx; Trachea

MeSH Terms

Aphonia
Cyanosis
Emergencies
Foreign Bodies
Humans
Laryngoscopes
Larynx
Neck Pain
Pharynx
Trachea
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