Tracheobronchial foreign body in a laryngectomized patient. An unusual case

We report an interesting case of left tracheobronchial foreign body that occurred in a laryngectomized patient during and episode. The patient had few symptoms because of the location of the foreign body in the tracheobronchial tree. Bronchotomy was used to remove the foreign body. The literature wa...

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Published inActa otorrinolaringológica española Vol. 46; no. 5; p. 384
Main Authors Grijalba Uche, M, Saiz Calleja, M A, Medina Sola, J J
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.09.1995
Subjects
Adult
Bronchi - physiopathology
Bronchi - surgery
Bronchography
Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging
Foreign Bodies - physiopathology
Foreign Bodies - surgery
Humans
Laryngectomy
Male
Trachea - diagnostic imaging
Trachea - physiopathology
Trachea - surgery
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Summary:We report an interesting case of left tracheobronchial foreign body that occurred in a laryngectomized patient during and episode. The patient had few symptoms because of the location of the foreign body in the tracheobronchial tree. Bronchotomy was used to remove the foreign body. The literature was reviewed for clinical and therapeutic aspects.
ISSN:0001-6519