EAR AND AERODIGESTIVE TRACT FOREIGN BODY IN CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN NORTH INDIA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 87
Abstract
BACKGROUND A foreign body (FB) is an object or substance foreign to the location where it is found. FBs in the ear, nose, and throat are a common problem frequently encountered in both children and adults. The objective of the study is to analyse foreign bodies in terms of type, site, age, gender distribution and method of removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective descriptive study was performed in a tertiary care hospital in Jammu. The study period was from 1st November 2014 to 31st October 2015. The information was obtained from hospital record books. RESULTS A total of 116 patients had foreign bodies in the ear, nose, or throat; 60 (51.7%) were male and 56 (48.3%) were female. Majority (72) were below 5 years of age and 44 were above 5 years. Youngest child was 6 months old and the eldest was of 14 years. 87 (75%) children belonged to rural area. Majority (62.06%, 72) of children reported with foreign body in throat/oesophagus followed by 28 (24.13%) children with history of foreign body in ear. 8 (6.89%) cases each of foreign body in nose and bronchus were observed. CONCLUSION Foreign bodies in throat/oesophagus were found more frequently in children followed by in ear. Most of the foreign bodies can be easily removed in emergency room or outpatient department.
Authors and Affiliations
Sajeev Kumar Digra, Kamal Kishore, Kishour Kumar Digra, Subhash Singh Slathia
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