Double nail in Hypopharynx- A rare presentation
Introduction An extremely rare case of a pair of nails impacted in the right pyriform sinus, presenting 72 hours after the incident, is reported. Case Report X-ray soft tissue neck revealed the presence of a pair of nails in the neck at C4-C5 vertebral level. The foreign bodies could not be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West Bengal
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/86 |
| Summary: | Introduction
An extremely rare case of a pair of nails impacted in the right pyriform sinus, presenting 72 hours after the incident, is reported.
Case Report
X-ray soft tissue neck revealed the presence of a pair of nails in the neck at C4-C5 vertebral level. The foreign bodies could not be seen on hypopharyngoscopy due to severe mucosal oedema. Lateral pharyngotomy was done to remove the nails with C-arm guidance.
Discussion
Retained foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract are known to produce complications. Delayed presentation makes the management difficult. C-arm guidance during surgical exploration is helpful to locate a radiopaue foreign body in difficult situations. |
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| ISSN: | 2395-2407 |