scholarly journals Capsular dissection technique for reducing recurrent laryngeal neuropraxia and temporary hypoparathyroidism after thyroidectomy: a single center experience

Author(s):  
Dimple Sahni ◽  
Rajwant Kaur ◽  
Gagandeep Kaur ◽  
Sangeeta Aggarwal ◽  
Sanjeev Bhagat

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Foreign bodies in aerodigestive tract is common, frequent, and sometime life threatening emergency for otorhinolaryngologists mainly in the paediatric group. The aims of the present study was to find the incidence of foreign bodies, in relation to demographic factors, type and sites of foreign bodies its clinical presentations and its management.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A prospective study was conducted on 100 cases coming to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergency and outpatient department (OPD). After thorough history, clinical examination, routine blood and urine investigations and urine done. Radiological examination was done to visualize the radio-opaque foreign body, and if the foreign body was not radio-opaque then computed tomography (CT) scan was done.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Incidence of foreign was 67% in male than 33% in female. Mostly foreign bodies were in nose (49%), followed by oesophageal (31%), abdominal (14%), and bronchus (6%) respectively. 33% were totally asymptomatic, 25% with mucupurulent discharge from nose, dysphagia (16%), nasal obstruction (15%), and odynophagia (11%) respectively. Most of the foreign bodies were inorganic in nature, coin (42%), pearls (8.16%), and battery (6.45%). Among organic foreign bodies peanut was most common (33.33%), grains (10%). All foreign bodies were removed successfully with minimal morbidity and zero mortality.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Present study suggested incidence was very common among male children, in rural background, with common asymptomatic presentation. With high index of suspicion, and proper and timely intervention all 100 cases were managed successfully. But still educating the parents about keeping such things away from kids prevent these incident.</p>

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theophilus Adjeso ◽  
Michael Chanalu Damah ◽  
James Patrick Murphy ◽  
Theophilus Teddy Kojo Anyomih

Background. Foreign body (FB) aspiration requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis and prompt management to avoid morbidity and mortality. This retrospective study was conducted to review pediatric foreign body aspiration at the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Unit of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). Materials and Methods. The theater records of children managed for foreign body aspiration from January 2010 to December 2016 at the ENT Unit of TTH were retrieved and data summarized with respect to age, gender, indications for bronchoscopy, nature of foreign body, location of foreign body, and outcome of the bronchoscopy procedure. Results. A total of 33 children were managed within the five-year study period and comprised 16 (48.5%) males and 17 (51.5%) females. The commonly aspirated FBs were groundnuts (13, 39.4%) and metallic objects (7, 21.1%). The peak incidence occurred in children aged ≤ 3 years. The foreign bodies (FBs) were commonly localized to the right (24.2%) and left (24.2%) main bronchi, respectively. One patient had emergency tracheostomy for failed bronchoscopy. Conclusion. Groundnuts were the most commonly aspirated foreign body with most of the FBs localized in the bronchi.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Mahmood ◽  
M Mair ◽  
M Hussain ◽  
P Conboy

Abstract Aim The primary aim was to assess safety of Ear, nose and throat foreign body extraction during the coronavirus pandemic as this procedure is considered a potential aerosol generating procedure. The secondary aim was to evaluate the potential risks to patients if foreign body removal was delayed. Method A prospective study of 50 patients presenting to our unit with foreign bodies between March 2020 and August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic was performed. All patients were seen within 1 week of referral. The sites and types of foreign bodies were studied and correlated with complications where present. We assessed the circumstances under which foreign body removal was performed and its effect on health care professionals. Results The most common age group was the paediatric age group (52%). The most frequent sites of foreign bodies were the Ears at 78%(39 patients), followed by the nose at 12% (26 patients). Non-organic foreign bodies (52%) were more prevalent than organic foreign bodies (48%). Removal was performed in 31 (62%) patients either in clinic or in theatre. However, 19 patients (38%) were managed conservatively adhering to the British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology guidance. Only 2 patients developed complications secondary to retained non-organic aural foreign bodies. None of the patients with organic foreign bodies developed complications. No infection rates among medical staff managing these patients were identified. Conclusions Contrary to normal practice, it is safe to manage selective ENT foreign bodies in a semi-urgent manner allowing time to implement ample precautions to reduce infection risks.


Author(s):  
Nambiar Sapna S. ◽  
Swathilal S. A. ◽  
Sunilkumar K. P. ◽  
Soumya Aravind M. V.

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Foreign bodies (FBs) of the hypopharynx and esophagus are among the common otolaryngologic emergencies. Every new case poses a clinical challenge with need for optimal treatment strategy. The objective of our study is to highlight a few of the challenges faced while treating these patients.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong>  A prospective study was done on all patients who reported to the ENT casualty, Government Medical College Kozhikode with history or suspicion of foreign body throat from January 2020 to January 2021. A total of 160 patients reported of which 48 (30%) patients required further evaluation with rigid endoscopy and foreign body removal in the operative room. A few challenges like migration of foreign bodies, dilemma in diagnosis with FB mimicking ossified cartilages on X-ray, FB removal in mentally challenged patients and treatment of esophageal perforation post rigid endoscopy are discussed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Only 48 (30%) patients of the total 160 patients required rigid endoscopy and foreign body removal in the operating room. The foreign body was obtained in 42 (87.5%) patients while 6 (12.5%) patients improved post rigid endoscopy though foreign body was not obtained. One patient with denture in the esophagus developed esophageal perforation requiring prolonged hospital stay.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> A high index of suspicion among patients presenting with dysphagia, neck pain and sudden decrease in food intake is warranted. Early diagnosis with appropriate imaging modalities is essential for confirmation of diagnosis. Dentures are among FBs that necessitate more caution. Esophageal perforation, a rare but life-threatening complication must be diagnosed timely with appropriate surgical intervention.</p>


2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Sham Sundar ◽  
K. Venkataramanan ◽  
Himanshu Verma ◽  
Himanshu Mahapatra ◽  
J. Rajesh ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Young Eun Park ◽  
Eun Mee Oh ◽  
Sang Tae Choi ◽  
Jung Nam Lee ◽  
Woon Ki Lee ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3476
Author(s):  
Washim F. Khan ◽  
Sandeep Jain ◽  
Yashwant S. Rathore ◽  
Sunil Chumber

Ingested foreign bodies usually pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract but few of them can cause symptoms. They can get stuck at acute angulations or narrow part of intestine and can perforate leading to localized to generalized peritonitis, collection or abscess formation. We describe a case of 59 year old gentleman who presented with pain in right iliac fossa with fever and a hard, tender lump. Initial investigation revealed a mass in right iliac fossa adherent to anterior abdominal was in right iliac fossa region with a foreign body inside. Patient was managed with exploratory laparotomy, removal of a fish bone from cacecum and limited right hemicolectomy. Fishbone perforation of caecum is a rare entity. Careful corroboration between patient’s presentation and radiological findings with a high index of suspicion is needed for pre-operative diagnosis.


2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Ramachandran ◽  
GM Divya ◽  
A Shahul Hameed ◽  
KV Vinayak

ABSTRACT Ingested foreign body is one of the most frequently encountered emergencies in otolaryngology practice. Many of these foreign bodies get lodged in the upper digestive tract and can be removed endoscopically. Few of these foreign bodies can perforate the upper digestive tract and an even smaller number of these can migrate extraluminally. Although, a migrating foreign body can remain quiescent, they can cause life-threatening suppurative or vascular complications; hence, location and removal is essential. Here we report two cases of extraluminal migration of foreign body which was removed by neck exploration. How to cite this article Divya GM, Hameed AS, Ramachandran K, Vinayak KV. Extraluminal Migration of Foreign Body: A Report of Two Cases. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(2):98-101.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-284
Author(s):  
Ankit Gulati ◽  
Surinder K Singhal ◽  
Shashikant A Pol ◽  
Nitin Gupta

Introduction This is a very interesting case of retained homicidal foreign body in the nose in contrast to most of the foreign bodies which are accidental. Case Report A 27 year old male presented to ENT emergency with alleged history of assault over face with sharp object following which patient developed nasal bleed. On examination vertical laceration of approximately 8 cm in length was present along left naso-orbital groove extending superiorly from medial canthus of left eye and inferiorly to nasal alar cartilage. On anterior rhinoscopy a metallic foreign body was seen in both nasal cavities, which appeared to be crossing from left to right side piercing the nasal septum. Foreign body was removed via open approach. Discussion Penetrating maxillofacial injury with foreign body impaction are less common. High index of suspicion is required in diagnosing these cases. Radiological intervention should be done to get idea of exact location and extent of foreign body. Lateral rhinotomy is a useful approach in removing these foreign bodies.


2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
MonaA.L Alsayed ◽  
AhmedM El Refaey ◽  
ShaimaaG Othman ◽  
MohammedM Abo Elkheir

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