Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

TRACHEO–BRONCHIAL FOREIGN BODIES: OUR EXPERIENCES

Dipak Choudhury, A R Baruah, S R Das

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 Background: Tracheo–onchial foreign bodies are commonly seen in the paediatric age group due to accidental inhalation which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Retained foreign bodies in the airway is a life threatening situation as accidental death may occur due to chocking. Methods: ?is retrospective study was carried out on 45 cases of tracheoonchial foreign bodies in the CTVS Department, Gauhati Medical College Hospital from August 2012 to September 2016. Each patient was analyzed for age, sex, clinical signs and symptoms and results of onchoscopic removal and the need for thoracotomy and onchotomy. Results: ?e most common age group is less than 5 years. Five patients underwent thoracotomy and onchotomy for FB removal following failed onchoscopic attempt. ?ere were two deaths owing to aspiration and sepsis. Conclusion: Rigid onchoscopy is very effective procedure for inhaled foreign body retrieval with fewer complications, but for impacted foreign bodies of long duration thoracotomy and onchotomy may require

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Dipak Choudhury, A R Baruah, S R Das, TRACHEO–BRONCHIAL FOREIGN BODIES: OUR EXPERIENCES, International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume : 5 | Issue : 12 |December 2016

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