Facultative para-tracheostomy myiasis with a housefly (Musca Domestica): A case report

Myiasis, as a parasitic disease, can be observed in several sites in the body. As there is limited knowledge about para-tracheostomy myiasis, herein, we aim to report a case of tracheostomal myiasis by facultative parasites. A 69-year-old man, with a known case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), was...

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Published inOtolaryngology case reports Vol. 30; p. 100565
Main Authors Ajmal, Hafsa, Ahmad, Syed Anwar, Naeem, Aroma, Tabassum, Shehroze, Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.03.2024
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Facultative myiasis
Musca Domestica
Tracheostomy complication
Tracheostomy myiasis
Musca Domestica
Facultative myiasis
Tracheostomy myiasis
Tracheostomy complication
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Summary:Myiasis, as a parasitic disease, can be observed in several sites in the body. As there is limited knowledge about para-tracheostomy myiasis, herein, we aim to report a case of tracheostomal myiasis by facultative parasites. A 69-year-old man, with a known case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), was referred with the complaint of foul-smelling, blood-tinged discharge at the site of a previous month's Portex tracheostomy tube in addition. Physical examination revealed that the peristomal site was severely necrosed with multiple live maggots. After securing the airway, about 50 Maggots were removed using Tilley Henkel forceps. Finally, surgical debridement and removal of necrotic tissue were done to prevent the infection's spread. In conclusion, it seems that there is a need for patient education to reduce the chance of tracheostomy infections including myiasis.
ISSN:2468-5488
2468-5488
DOI:10.1016/j.xocr.2023.100565