Migration of an ingested fish bone into the paraglottic space.

Migration of an ingested fish bone into the paraglottic space.

J Laryngol Otol. 2016 Aug 8;:1-2

Authors: Megwalu UC

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ingested foreign bodies are common emergencies encountered in otolaryngology practice. The vast majority can be managed with endoscopic removal. Migration of foreign bodies into the paraglottic space is a rare event that often necessitates using a more invasive procedure for removal.
CASE REPORT: A 68-year-old man presented with sore throat and odynophagia 4 days after ingesting a fish bone.
RESULTS: A computed tomography scan revealed a 2.5 cm linear foreign body embedded in the larynx within the right paraglottic space. The patient underwent endoscopic examination and transcervical exploration of the paraglottic space via a posterolateral approach, with successful removal of the foreign body on the second attempt.
CONCLUSION: This is the first case report of an ingested paraglottic space foreign body managed by transcervical exploration using a posterolateral approach to the paraglottic space.

PMID: 27499336 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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