scholarly journals Developmentally Delayed Male with Mincer Blade Obstructing the Oesophagus for a Period of Time Suspected to Be 6 Months

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Christian Grønhøj Larsen ◽  
Birgitte Charabi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Developmentally Delayed ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Foreign Objects

Introduction. Sharp, retained foreign bodies in the oesophagus are associated with severe complications. Developmentally delayed patients are especially subject to foreign objects. We describe a 37-year-old, developmentally delayed male with a mincer blade obstructing the oesophagus. Six months prior to surgical intervention, the patient was hospitalized in a condition of sepsis and pneumonia where the thoracic X-ray reveals a foreign body in the proximal oesophagus. When rehospitalized 6 months later, a mincer blade of the type used in immersion blenders was surgically removed. During these 6 months the patient’s main symptoms were dysphagia, weight loss, and diarrhoea. When developmentally delayed patients present with dysphagia, we strongly encourage the awareness of the possible presence of foreign bodies. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of a mincer blade in the oesophagus.

scholarly journals Self-Inflicted Urethrovesical Foreign Bodies in Children

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Canan Ceran ◽  
Sema Uguralp
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Endoscopic Removal ◽  
X Ray ◽  
History Of ◽  
Endoscopic Guidance ◽  
Lower Urinary

We present two cases of self-inflicted urethrovesical foreign body in children. Case 1 was a 6-year-old girl admitted with a history of self-introduction of a pin. The X-ray revealed the pin as 3.5 cm in length and in the bladder. The foreign body was removed endoscopically. Case 2 was a 13-year-old boy with a self-introduced packing needle, 13 cm in length, partially in the urethra. The end and the tip of the needle passed through the urethra to the surrounding tissues. Foreign body removed via a little skin incision with endoscopic guidance. Foreign bodies are rarely found in the lower urinary tract of children. Definitive treatment is usually the endoscopic removal; however, sometimes surgical intervention may require.

scholarly journals Foreign bodies in the oesophagus on the example of patients of the Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology at the Medical University of Warsaw

New Medicine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Badełek-Izdebska ◽  
Lidia Zawadzka-Głos
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Interventional Treatment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Foreign Objects ◽  
Imaging Results ◽  
Rigid Esophagoscopy ◽  
Therapeutic Procedures ◽  
Medical University

Introduction. Foreign bodies in the oesophagus are one of the more frequent non-infectious reasons for a child’s visit to the hospital emergency room. Most often, children swallow items accidentally while having fun, learning about the world with the help of their senses, as well as when eating meals. It is coins, plastic or metal fragments of objects that are usually swallowed. Also, hard pieces of food may stick to the oesophagus. Aim. The aim of the study was to analyse clinical symptoms as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patients with suspicion of the presence of a foreign body in the oesophagus. Material and methods. The authors analysed clinical data of 49 patients hospitalized in the Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology at the Medical University of Warsaw due to the suspicion or presence of a foreign body in the oesophagus. What was also analysed, was the diagnostic and therapeutic process during which the initial diagnosis was confirmed or excluded. Results. The authors analysed the symptoms with which patients came to the hospital, the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used and the results of treatment. Attention was paid to diagnostic difficulties that may be encountered by a physician in the Admission Room, and then an otolaryngologist qualifying the patient for interventional treatment or deciding on conservative procedures. Possible complications that may occur during ezophagoscopy are described. Conclusions. Foreign bodies in the oesophagus are a common problem in the paediatric population. The most common foreign objects are coins, metal or plastic items or food. The most dangerous foreign objects are disc batteries and sharp, large objects. Diagnostic imaging includes chest and neck X-ray, and in the case of non-contrasting bodies – X-ray with barium or a cotton ball soaked in contrast. The presence of clinical symptoms and/or imaging results suggesting the presence of a foreign body in the oesophagus is an indication for oesophageal endoscopy under general anaesthesia. Both rigid esophagoscopy and the use of a flexible fiberscope are burdened with a certain degree of risk, of which the parents should be informed before those are performer.

scholarly journals Intruding implements: a pictorial review of retained surgical foreign objects in neuroradiology

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra D’Amico ◽  
Teresa Perillo ◽  
Lorenzo Ugga ◽  
Renato Cuocolo ◽  
Arturo Brunetti
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Pathophysiological Mechanism ◽  
Local Inflammatory Response ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
Foreign Objects ◽  
Pictorial Review ◽  
Review Reports

AbstractIntra-cranial and spinal foreign body reactions represent potential complications of medical procedures. Their diagnosis may be challenging as they frequently show an insidious clinical presentation and can mimic other life-threatening conditions. Their pathophysiological mechanism is represented by a local inflammatory response due to retained or migrated surgical elements. Cranial interventions may be responsible for the presence of retained foreign objects represented by surgical materials (such as sponges, bone wax, and Teflon). Spinal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including myelography, chordotomy, vertebroplasty, and device implantation, are another potential source of foreign bodies. These reactions can also follow material migration or embolization, for example in the case of Lipiodol, Teflon, and cement vertebroplasty. Imaging exams, especially CT and MRI, have a central role in the differential diagnosis of these conditions together with patient history. Neuroradiological findings are dependent on the type of material that has been left in or migrated from the surgical area. Knowledge of these entities is relevant for clinical practice as the correct identification of foreign bodies and related inflammatory reactions, material embolisms, or migrations can be difficult. This pictorial review reports neuroradiological semeiotics and differential diagnosis of foreign body-related imaging abnormalities in the brain and spine.

scholarly journals Use of Scheimpflug imaging in the management of intra-lenticular foreign body

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Singh ◽  
J Ram ◽  
R Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Intraocular Lens ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Slit Lamp ◽  
Traumatic Cataract ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scheimpflug Imaging ◽  
History Of ◽  
Post Traumatic

Introduction: Asymptomatic traumatic intra-lenticular foreign body is very uncommon and few case reports have been published.Objective: To report a case of post-traumatic intra-lenticular foreign body and use of Scheimpflug imaging in its management. Case: A 41-year-old male with history of injury to right eye during hammering a chisel 1 year back presented with decreased vision since 6 months. An intra-lenticular foreign body was found on slit lamp bio-microscopy and was confrmed by Scheimpflug imaging. Posterior capsule was intact on Scheimpflug imaging. Thus, Scheimpflug imaging helps in exact localization of the foreign body in the intralenticular space or behind the iris. We ruled out other foreign bodies by x-ray and ultrasonography of the orbit. The foreign body with post-traumatic cataract was removed using phacoemulsification and three piece foldable intraocular lens was implanted in the bag. Conclusion: An intra- lenticular foreign body may remain asymptomatic for months. Scheimpflug imaging can be useful in its localization. It can be removed during phacoemulsification.

Utility of Conventional Radiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Airway Foreign Bodies

1998 ◽  
Vol 107 (10) ◽  
pp. 834-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew B. Silva ◽  
Harlan R. Muntz ◽  
Randall Clary
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Operative Intervention ◽  
Radiographic Imaging ◽  
Pediatric Airway ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Breath Sounds ◽  
Airway Foreign Body

Pediatric airway foreign bodies are potentially life-threatening situations. The otolaryngologist is often consulted to aid in the diagnosis and management of these difficult cases. Although radiographic studies are often obtained, the decision for surgical intervention is usually based on a suspicious history and physical examination. Our hypothesis is that radiographic imaging should not alter the decision for surgical intervention. We retrospectively reviewed the cases of pediatric airway foreign bodies managed by the otolaryngology department at St Louis Children's Hospital between December 1990 and June 1996 with both radiographic imaging and operative intervention. Ninety-three cases of potential aspiration were identified, with a median patient age of 20 months. The most common presenting signs and symptoms were aspiration event (n = 82), wheezing (n = 76), decreased breath sounds (n = 47), cough (n = 39), respiratory distress (n = 17), fever (n = 16), pneumonia (n = 14), and stridor (n = 7). At the time of endoscopy, 73 patients were found to have an airway foreign body. The sensitivity and specificity of the imaging studies in identifying the presence of an airway foreign body in the 93 patients were 73% and 45%, respectively. Our decision for operative intervention was based on the history and physical examination, and was not changed in the presence of a negative radiographic study. The routine use of radiography should not alter the management of airway foreign bodies, providing that there is a well-equipped endoscopic team familiar with airway foreign bodies.

scholarly journals An Asymptomatic Foreign Body in the Nose in an Eighteen-Year-Old Patient: Button Battery

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Merih Onal ◽  
Gultekin Ovet ◽  
Necat Alatas
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Chronic Sinusitis ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Button Battery ◽  
Button Batteries ◽  
Early Surgical Intervention

Foreign bodies lodged in the upper airway are a common occurrence in children. Many unusual foreign bodies in the nose have been reported as foreign bodies like nuts, plastic toy parts, beads, and so forth. Most of these produce minimal morbidity but button batteries due to their early chemical disintegration require early surgical intervention. Here, we report a case of button battery lodged in the nose for several years with a symptom of nasal obstruction and chronic sinusitis.

scholarly journals Airway Complications from an Esophageal Foreign Body

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismael Garcia ◽  
Joseph Varon ◽  
Salim Surani
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Esophageal Foreign Body ◽  
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Endoscopic Intervention ◽  
Foreign Body Impaction ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Introduction. Foreign body impaction (FBI) in the esophagus can be a serious condition, which can have a high mortality among children and adults, if appropriate diagnosis and treatment are not instituted urgently. 80–90% of all foreign bodies trapped in the esophagus usually pass spontaneously through the digestive tract, without any medical or surgical intervention. 10–20% of them will need an endoscopic intervention.Case Report. We hereby present a case of a large chicken piece foreign body impaction in the esophagus in a 25-year-old male with mental retardation. Patient developed hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring intubation. The removal required endoscopic intervention.Conclusions. Foreign bodies trapped in the upper gastrointestinal tract are a serious condition that can be fatal if they are not managed correctly. A correct diagnosis and treatment decrease the chances of complications. Endoscopic treatment remains the gold standard for extracting foreign body impaction.

scholarly journals Disk Battery Ingestion A Malpractice Case that Results in Pneumonia

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cihat Şarkış ◽  
Selçuk Yazıcı ◽  
Muhammet Can
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Alkaline Batteries ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Clinical Impairment ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Increasing Risk ◽  
Swallowed Foreign Bodies

Alkaline batteries have become the second most swallowed foreign bodies following coins. Most cases have an uncomplicated course, but some may lead to serious complications and even death.Here we report a 28 months old boy who had experienced discomfort, eating refusal, vomiting and slightly wheezing after falling from a sofa bed. He has been in three different county hospitals and two private hospitals due to complaints, has been examined by two pediatricians and a cranial surgeon. A cranial CT imaging, a cranial X-ray radiograph and a chest X-ray radiograph was obtained. Firstly, diagnosed as head and neck trauma, then diagnosed as acute bronchiolitis, and finally pneumonia. Hospitalized twice. Finally, a chest radiograph revealed a button battery in the esophagus. The foreign body was endoscopic removed. The child had a quick clinical impairment after removal of the battery.As a result, alkaline batteries with their increasing risk of engulfment poses very serious problems. The parents and physicians should be informed against increasing frequency of ingestion of alkaline batteries by infants and children. Also, clinicians should be careful about the risk of these batteries that they can cause pneumonia and infiltration which may make it difficult to detect the foreign body.

scholarly journals The foreign bodies in lower respiratory tract in pediatric patients treated in referral academic department of pediatric otolaryngology

New Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Drogobytska ◽  
Maciej Pilch ◽  
Lidia Zawadzka-Głos
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Academic Department ◽  
Diagnostic Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Introduction. Foreign bodies in lower respiratory tract for many years are big challenge for otolaryngologists. These objects could present variability of clinical symptoms. Increase of infection and mortality due to delay of accurate diagnosis. Interview is the most important part of examination of patient with suspected foreign body in airways. Any suspicion of aspiration is qualification to diagnostic bronchoscopy. Aim. This paper refers occurrence assessment, clinical course, diagnostic process and treatment of the pediatric patients with suspected foreign body in lower respiratory tract hospitalized in referral Academic Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Material and methods. Retrospective analysis of 74 patients with suspected foreign body in lower respiratory tract, who were hospitalized in Clinical Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology in Warsaw Medical University in 2016-2018. Analysis includes demographic data, occurrence frequency, localization and the type of foreign body, diagnostic process and treatment. Results. This study includes 42 boys (57%) and 32 girls (43%) in age of 8 months to 16-year-old. The episode of choking occurs in interview in 71 patients (96%). Foreign bodies in lower respiratory tract were confirmed and evacuated in bronchoscopy procedure in 44 cases (59.5%). In 30 cases (40.5%) there were any foreign body in airways. The most common group of patients admitted to Clinic with suspected foreign body in airways was children in age between 1 to 3-year-old, which accounted for 22 cases (50%). Coughing was the most commonly reported symptom (54.5%), wheezing (27.5%) and dyspnea (15.9%). Twenty-three patients were presenting wheezing and whirring in physical examination. Air trap found in thorax x-ray were in 22 patients (45%). The right main bronchus was the most common place of foreign body retention – 22 patients (50%). The organic foreign bodies were in 32 cases (72.7%) and non-organic in 12 (27.3%). The nuts were the most common foreign body aspirated to airways. Conclusions. Foreign body aspiration should be suspected in every patient, not only those with choking episode but also with patients who presents ambiguous change in physical examination and x-ray scan. In pediatric patient with suspected foreign body in lower respiratory tract, in every time the bronchoscopy is needed to be done, even in patients with no abnormalities in physical examination and x-ray scan.

scholarly journals Organic esophageal foreign body, vegetable, rarely in older children

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Corneliu TOADER ◽  
◽  
Alina OPREA ◽  
Anca Simona CONSTANTIN ◽  
Liviu NICULESCU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Esophageal Foreign Body ◽  
Esophageal Body

Most foreign bodies ingested or impacted food boluses in the esophagus pass spontaneously to the stomach without requiring an intervention of extracting them. However, in 10-20% of cases, it is necessary to intervene endoscopic to extract the foreign body and, in very rare cases, about 1% surgical intervention for the extraction of the esophageal body is demanded. Sensitive categories for the foreign esophageal bodies are firstly children and rarely the adults. Foreign esophageal bodies are more common in children than in adults, and it is one of the pediatric otorhinolaryngology emergencies. The authors present the case of a 14 years old patient, at whom the esophagoscopy under general anesthesia, which was imperious, has detected a rare vegetal esophageal foreign body.

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