Citation

Somasundaram S, Mothilal KB, Annamalai L. Indian J. Otolaryngol. 1999; 52(1): 94-95.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Assn. of Otalaryngologists of India)

DOI

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Abstract

Intra luminal hypopharyngeal and oesophageal foreign bodies are common. Among these the incidence of open safety pin is relatively uncommon and the occurrence of multiple open safety pins in the same individual is a very rare phenomenon. Removal of one open safety pin itself is a surgical enigma, as inadvertant attempts at removal may cause the pointed end to get impacted submucosally or intramurally or may cause oesophageal tear and calls for the assistance of a thoracic surgeon. This article intends to highlight the occurrence of multiple open safety pins in the lumen of the oesophagus and its difficulty in successful retrieval.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; article; case report; esophagus foreign body; female; Foreign body, oesophagus; human; Multiple open safety pins; suicide attempt