Fish bone inhalation in infancy

Abstract

Inhalation of sharp bones by infants is an uncommon but hazardous occurrence. management relies not only on a high index of clinical suspicion and timely treatment but also demands expertise in therapeutic bronchoscopy. The potential complications and the management of this condition are reviewed.

Magnitude and object-specific hazards of aspiration and ingestion injuries among children in Greece

“…Such a high incidence of similar injuries was previously reported in Asian populations, associated with dietary customs of these people [12,15,16]. Fish bone aspirations and ingestions were, however, rarely reported for infants [17], while in our investigation, eight cases of choking with fish bones were recorded in this age group. This reflects that parents in Greece often include fish into child's diet since infancy.…”