A RARE CASE OF AN UNDETECTED IATROGENIC FOREIGN BODY (BROKEN INTUBATION STYLET) IN RIGHT MAIN BRONCHUS OF A FEMALE ADULT:A CASE REPORT.

Dr. Folorunso David Femi; Nafiu MA; Afolabi AR; Aliu OO; Akinmola AO; Ibekwe TS

Volume : X, Issue : V, May - 2020

A RARE CASE OF AN UNDETECTED IATROGENIC FOREIGN BODY (BROKEN INTUBATION STYLET) IN RIGHT MAIN BRONCHUS OF A FEMALE ADULT:A CASE REPORT.

Dr. Folorunso David Femi, Nafiu Ma, Afolabi Ar, Aliu Oo, Akinmola Ao, Ibekwe Ts

Abstract :

Background: Iatrogenic endoonchial foreign bodies are presentations seen commonly among paediatrics and rarely in adults. Cases among adults could be associated with poor mental state, manipulative dental procedures, or pellets from gun shots. Case: We report the case of a 32–year–old female who presented in the general out–patient clinic [GOPD] with a diagnosis of chronic chest infection keeping in view tuberculosis. This was later found out to be a oken stylet used during her previous intubation. This is 2nd documentation Worldwide, first documentation was in Iran. Radio imagine is key in making correct diagnosis of foreign body in the airway. Conclusion: Ideal stylets for insertion of endotracheal tubes, which must have an aluminum core with PVC coating (low friction surface) must be made available and improvised–metallic objects which over a repeated usage could eak up within endotracheal tube, discouraged. Furthermore, a routine inspection of the stylet before and after intubation must be a routine