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Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2017
Foreign body aspiration in the pediatric population is a potentially life-threatening emergency that carries both diagnostic and management challenges. Children often present after a witnessed aspiration or choking event. For those children who are asymptomatic or have nonspecific findings, clinical symptoms, chest radiography and a thorough physical ...
Stephanie E. Ambrose, Nikhila P. Raol
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Airway Foreign Body Aspiration

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2011
Foreign body aspiration into the airway is one of the dramatic pediatric emergencies. It is more common in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Pea nuts and food items account for most cases. Right main stem bronchus is the most common site involved. The initial cough and choking like episodes may be followed by a symptomless interval before leading to ...
Sudhanshu, Grover, Arun, Bansal, Sunit C, Singhi +2 more
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Airway Foreign Bodies

2020
The presentation of an airway foreign body can range from benign to truly life-threatening. Respiratory tract obstruction from an airway or esophageal foreign body is relatively rare but remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children. This chapter discusses the evaluation and management for inhaled and aspirated foreign bodies in the
C. Anthoney Lim, Rachel Whitney, Jeremy M. Rose +2 more
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