A Missed and Delayed Detected Fish Bone Impaction in Subglottis.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2017.00304
- Author:
Chung Man SUNG
1
;
Hyung Chae YANG
;
Sung Min JIN
;
Chul Ho JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. chulsavio@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endoscopic assessment;
Foreign bodies;
Laryngoscope;
Larynx;
Trachea
- MeSH:
Aphonia;
Cyanosis;
Emergencies;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Laryngoscopes;
Larynx;
Neck Pain;
Pharynx;
Trachea
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2019;62(1):57-59
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
