Interestingly Foreign Bodies in Esophageal and Bronchial System: Analysis of 9 Cases

Abstract

Aim: Foreign body aspiration and ingestion foreign body is usually seen in childhood but can occur at any age. When the diagnosis of foreign bodies are delayed, this may lead important complications. Complet or partial obstruction of the main bronchial system produces different findings. Death may occur if emergency treatment is not given. The nine interesting foreign body aspiration and ingestion cases in our clinic were evaluated. Material and Method: In our study, 9 foreign bodys aspiration and ingestion cases were treated with interesting clinical and radiological findings were reviewed for the last 1.5 years. The distribution of age of the patients ranged from 9 months-54 years. 5 male patients, 4 were female. The period between aspiration and ingestion and treatment varied from 1.5 hour and 20 years. Results: All patients underwent broncoscopy or esophagoscopy. In five cases broncoscopy or esophagoscopy were insufficient and thoracotomy or VATS was performed. In all cases, foreign bodies were removed. Mortality was not observed. Discussion: The definite diagnosis of foreign body aspiration and ingestion is confirmed by esophagoscopy or broncoscopy. History, physical examination and radyological findings is very important for diagnosis of foreign body aspiration. Othervise, the morbidity and mortality may be unavoidable.