IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-8-16248 Original Research Paper Foreign bodies in the neck: Glass shards in suspended animation - a case report Jain Honest Raj Dr. Dr. K. Srinivasan Dr. August 2018 7 8 01 02 ABSTRACT

Penetrating neck injuries and resultant foreign bodies are quite common in otorhinolaryngology emergency and out–patient department, more so in case of road traffic / industrial work site accidents. However, these conditions require immediate medical evaluation and management as lodging of foreign bodies over a period of time may lead to altered clinical course due to complications. Residual foreign bodies in neck are quite rare. Here, we present a case of silent residual glass shards in neck in close proximity to the carotid sheath over a period of 45 days.