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Extraction of large foreign bodies from the airway by gastrointestinal endoscopy
Foreign body aspiration is a worldwide health problem that often results in life-threatening complications. Although flexible bronchoscopy is a safe procedure for removal of foreign bodies, it is usually unsuccessful in removing large foreign bodies from
Kuo-An Wu +5 more
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The BSL k-ω turbulence model was used to numerically simulate the inspiratory airflow of the airway with foreign bodies using a real CT scan human airway model. The paper selects three foreign bodies with different diameters, three different foreign body
Yudong Bao, Shengqian Qu, Kai Li
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A foreign body in the upper airway can cause serious morbidity and mortality, especially in pediatric patients. This case report describes an innovative way to remove an impacted foreign body distal to the vocal folds through an endotracheal tube without
Minju Kim, Haechan Park, Seong Keun Kwon
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Removal of an aspirated tooth from the bronchus using a cryoprobe: A case report
An 88‐year‐old bedridden man with Alzheimer's disease developed fever and hypoxaemia. Chest radiography showed obstructive pneumonia caused by a foreign body in the airway.
Hiroshi Ishimoto +11 more
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Application of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the removal of adult airway foreign bodies
Background Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a rapid, cost effective and safe procedure. Aim To analyze demographic information and endoscopic findings in adult patients with airway foreign body aspiration and its removal.
Weijun Ma +4 more
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Aspiration of foreign body into the airway is a common emergency in pediatric population and has high risk of morbidity and mortality. Clinical presentation of foreign body aspiration varies between children.
Shams Marzouq Alotaibi +4 more
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PATTERN OF FOREIGN BODIES AERO DIGESTIVETRACT – A SINGLE CENTRE STUDY
Objective: To find out the pattern of foreign bodies inhaled or ingested in a series of patients. Study Design: Case series. Place and Duration of Study: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH) Rawalpindi, Jan 2016 to
Maqbool Raza +5 more
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Obstructive pneumonia with bronchial foreign body: A case report
The age of predilection for foreign body aspiration into the lower airway shows a bimodal distribution, with the majority of cases occurring in children or infants and in the elderly. Although several pediatric airway foreign bodies have been summarized,
Hitomi Tanaka +6 more
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The removal of airway foreign bodies can be challenging even for the most experienced endoscopist. A familiarity with and working knowledge of older time-tested techniques and instrumentation as well as of the newer rigid and flexible fiberoptic equipment is essential for all who desire to accept these challenging situations.
S M, Kelly, B R, Marsh
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