Case of impacted subglottic metallic foreign body removal without tracheostomy through an endotracheal tube

Case of impacted subglottic metallic foreign body removal without tracheostomy through an endotracheal tube

Abstract A foreign body in the upper airway can cause serious morbidity and mortality, especially in pediatric patients. This case report describes an innovative way to remove an impacted foreign body distal to the vocal folds through an endotracheal tube without tracheostomy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Minju Kim, Haechan Park, Seong Keun Kwon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-05-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
airway foreign body
foreign body removal
pediatric airway
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.5770

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