Citation

Chen Y, Chhabra N, Liu YC, Arnold JE, Rezaee RP. Am. J. Otolaryngol. 2013; 34(6): 724-726.

Affiliation

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.amjoto.2013.05.003

PMID

23810084

Abstract

Foreign body impactions in the aerodigestive tract are common, but have the potential for serious complications. A foreign body may disrupt the mucosal lining and migrate regionally thereby risking impingement or injury to critical neurovascular structures in the cervical region. It is important to recognize potential complications that may arise from luminal compromise. In such cases, expeditious surgical treatment is warranted.

Language: en