Clinical Study of Foreign Body in Aerodigestive Tract
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim: The present study of foreign bodies in aerodigestive tract was undertaken to study the various parameters basis of history, examination, and investigations. Materials and Methods: A total of 72 cases of foreign bodies in aerodigestive tract were admitted in ENT ward of Government Rajaji Hospital were included in the study. All the cases selected and studied in detail for age, sex, incidence, type of foreign body, site of lodgment, common symptoms with which type presented, and the nature of the problem in dealing with these patients during the management. Results: A total of 72 cases of inpatients were categorized as nasal foreign bodies, digestive tract foreign bodies, and airway foreign bodies. The incidence of admitted foreign body cases (72 cases) was more for males (38 cases) than for females (25 cases). Likewise, it was encountered more in pediatric age group, with more commonly involving 1-2 years of age group. Conclusion: Foreign in aerodigestive tract is a common clinical problem in otorhinolaryngological practice an evident in this study. Although many does not have an immediate problem of airway, some of them are serious and life-threatening emergencies. Educating the parents about keeping away the article from reach of children and to observe the activity of child will prevent the higher incidence of foreign body in children.
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K R Radhakrishnan, S Ashok Kumar, Heber Anandan
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