Aspiration of a tracheostomy tube flange.
Indian J Pediatr
; 2004 Dec; 71(12): e80-2
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in En
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| ID: sea-80282
ABSTRACT
Foreign body aspiration is a common pediatric emergency. Aspiration of a metallic tracheostomy tube flange into the left main bronchus and the resultant subacute respiratory distress is presented. Being the only case of its kind in reported pediatric literature, a review of the etiology, clinical presentation and prevention of this accident is appended.
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Main subject:
Bronchi
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Female
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Humans
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Tracheostomy
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Child, Preschool
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Foreign Bodies
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2004
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Article