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Bronchoscopic removal of an inhaled, sharp, foreign body: an unusual complication

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. J. Clancy
M. J. Clancy*
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: M. J. Clancy, M.A., F.R.C.S., Department of Surgery, Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD.
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Abstract

A case is reported in which an inhaled sewing needle, stuck fast in the trachea, became displaced through the tracheal wall during attempted removal via flexible bronchoscopy. The inherent risks and pitfalls of this procedure are highlighted.

Keywords

Foreign bodiesBronchiSurgery, operative
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 9 , September 1999 , pp. 849 - 850
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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