Abstract
Background: Foreign bodies in the hypo pharynx unusually present needle stick nature, and not tend to perforate the mucosa. The most common in this region are described EC spines of fish, but a wide variety of objects have been found. In this case were rice husk (oryza sativa). The following case report describe the foreign body removing with devices usually used for intubation.Case report: a female patient, 28 years old, admitted to the emergency HRC with complaints of pain and irritation in the throat (herringbone). Was referred for endoscopy diagnosis of foreign body in the oesophagus and submitted to EDA under general anesthesia without visualizing abnormalities. Conclusions: video laryngoscopy devices can be used to remove most foreign body in the hypo pharynx after several attempts by other techniques.
Highlights
Foreign bodies in the hypo pharynx usually present needle stick nature, and tend to perforate the mucosa and can reach vital structures such as major vessels or nerves, besides the possibility of suffering granulation, fistula formation and infection [1,2]
The withdrawal proceeds by endoscopic devices or direct laryngoscopy, which presents high success rate
This manuscript were performed with the approved by the ethics committe of the Regional Hospital of Cariri and is compliance with Helsinki Declaration and all research were conducted in accordance with these principles
Summary
Foreign bodies in the hypo pharynx usually present needle stick nature, and tend to perforate the mucosa and can reach vital structures such as major vessels or nerves, besides the possibility of suffering granulation, fistula formation and infection [1,2]. Conclusions: video laryngoscopy devices can be used to remove most foreign body in the hypo pharynx after several attempts by other techniques. Rua Catulo da Paixão cearense, S/N, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil. 3 Medicine Student from FMJ-Estacio/Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
