Spontaneous expulsion of an intrabronchial sharp metallic foreign body and migration to the gastrointestinal tract at Muhimbili National Hospital: Case report and literature review

Abraham, Zephania Saitabau; Kahinga, Aveline Aloyce; Mapondella, Kassim Babu; Massawe, Enica Richard; Ntunaguzi, Daudi

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.05.100

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“…Another plausible explanation could be bouts of cough causing migration of the FB from the lung to the oesophagus and descending the GIT. Abraham and colleagues reported on spontaneous migration of an intrabronchial metallic FB to the GIT as a result of bouts of coughing [12] . While this may be plausible, the child never had any bouts of cough preoperatively, intraoperatively or postoperatively.…”

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Late migration of an aspirated foreign body from the lung to the bowel: A plausible explanation or a medical mystery. A case report

Issaka¹,

Seidu²,

Adjeso³

2023

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Late migration of an aspirated foreign body from the lung to the bowel: A plausible explanation or a medical mystery. A case report

Issaka¹,

Seidu²,

Adjeso³

2023

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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“…The prevalence of foreign bodies in the ear and aerodigestive tract in Africa is still high and varies between 57% and 80% [2]. Children are the most vulnerable group for ingestion of FBs [3]. The higher burden among children can be attributed to the inquisitive nature of children owing normal developmental curiosity, and their tendency to explore the environment and also independence from little parental supervision [4].…”

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Clinical spectrum of ear, nose and throat foreign bodies at a tertiary hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Abraham

Kahinga

Khamis³

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Objective: Presence of foreign bodies (FBs) in the ears and upper aerodigestive tract is a common encounter in children unlike adults in otorhinolaryngology practice. Such foreign bodies form a major part of emergencies that the otorhinolaryngologist needs to attend. The high prevalence in children can be attributable to the inquisitive nature of children and their tendency to explore the environment. This study was a cross sectional study that aimed to determine the clinical spectrum of such foreign bodies at the largest tertiary hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Results: In this study, there were more females, 56(58.9%) than males, 39(41.1%) with female to male ratio being 1.4:1. Children aged less than 10 years predominated in this study, 69(72.6%). The nose, 36(37.9%) and ear, 29(30.5%) were the commonest sites were foreign bodies lodged followed by the pharynx, 22(23.2%) and esophagus, 10(8.4%). Regarding types of foreign bodies, inorganic 49(51.6%) types predominated and were mostly coins 17(17.9%). Majority of foreign bodies were removed in less than 24 hours (53.6%) and complications were found in 29(30.5%) patients and being more with nasal foreign bodies. Majority of those with complications presented 24 to 72 hours post lodging of foreign bodies

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“…Several cases regarding migration of swallowed a foreign body into their digestive tract after expectoration have been reported. [17] Spontaneous resolution of PM occurs within few days. Conservative treatment is required consisting of simple clinical monitoring, rest, analgesics and identi cation of underlying etiology and treatment.…”

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Bronchial foreign body presenting as pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in a young child

Shilpakar¹,

Shrestha²,

Shrestha³

2023

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Pneumomediastinum (PM) and Subcutaneous emphysema (SCE) following foreign body aspiration is very rare. Pneumomediastinum (PM) occurs due to alveolar rupture whereas subcutaneous emphysema occurs if air leak persists. It is benign in nature but in some cases, it might be fatal. Therefore, proper assessment and management is required to limit the life-threatening complications and FB should always be suspected whenever spontaneous PM and SCE is seen. We describe an 18-month-old boy who was presented with cough, fever and respiratory distress to Siddhi Memorial Hospital (for women and children), Emergency Department. On examination, there was decreased air entry over supra-mammary and infra-axillary region on left side of the lung field. He had foreign body in left distal bronchus with PM and SCE with in radiography. The patient was treated with oxygen, antibiotics and planned for bronchoscopy but the child self-expectorated bean seed while coughing. PM and SCE are very rare presentations of foreign body aspiration in children of age less than 3 years and in such circumstances, the possibility of foreign body should be considered.

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Spontaneous expulsion of an intrabronchial sharp metallic foreign body and migration to the gastrointestinal tract at Muhimbili National Hospital: Case report and literature review

Cited by 12 publications

References 10 publications

Late migration of an aspirated foreign body from the lung to the bowel: A plausible explanation or a medical mystery. A case report

Late migration of an aspirated foreign body from the lung to the bowel: A plausible explanation or a medical mystery. A case report

Clinical spectrum of ear, nose and throat foreign bodies at a tertiary hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Bronchial foreign body presenting as pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in a young child

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