Atypical Presentation of Pill Aspiration in Older Adults with Dysphagia: A Picture Not To Be Forgotten

Atypical Presentation of Pill Aspiration in Older Adults with Dysphagia: A Picture Not To Be Forgotten

Nonconventional clinical presentations of diseases are common in older adults. Even dramatic events, such as foreign body (FB) inhalation, can occur in a subtle and non-specific manner. Pill aspiration is a rare yet overlooked cause of airway injury. It accounts for approximately 7% of all FB aspira...

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Main Authors: Stefano Cacciatore, Vincenzo Brandi, Camilla Cocchi, Daniele Elmi, Giordana Gava, Claudia Massaro, Celeste Ambra Murace, Carla Recupero, Matteo Tosato, Riccardo Calvani, Francesco Landi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2022-09-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Subjects:
foreign bodies
dysphagia
delirium
Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-22-0061.pdf

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