Abstract
IntroductionSilica gel packets are commonly used desiccants for medication products; these packets generally only pose a choking risk in young children. However, new cylindrical desiccant canisters have been developed, which may increase the risk for obstruction in adults.Case ReportAn elderly male presented to the emergency department complaining of difficulty swallowing after taking his morning medications. Through a diligent work-up a desiccant canister was found lodged in the lower esophageal sphincter. The patient was endotracheally intubated and a Roth Net retriever was used to remove the canister.ConclusionCylindrical desiccant canisters pose an increased risk of esophageal obstruction.
Highlights
Silica gel packets are commonly used desiccants for medication products; these packets generally only pose a choking risk in young children
Case Report: An elderly male presented to the emergency department complaining of difficulty swallowing after taking his morning medications
We report a case of a 70-year-old male with a complaint of a foreign body (FB) sensation in his esophagus, chest pain, and an inability to swallow, who unknowingly ingested one of these cylindrical desiccant containers with his daily medications
Summary
Nolan Lassiter, BA* Nhia Yang, DNP† Lakshma Tiyyagura, MD‡ K.
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