A Case Report of Spontaneous Passage of Bronchial Foreign Body through Gastrointestinal Tract
Korean Journal of Family Practice
; (6): 475-478, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Foreign body aspiration is most likely to occur in children and in adults aged above 60 years, causing a respiratory emergency, such as airway closure. It is diagnosed based on a history of aspiration, presenting symptoms, and radiographic findings. The treatment may include removal of the foreign body via bronchoscopy or surgery. Here, we report a rare case of bronchial aspiration of a foreign body, confirmed with clinical and radiographic examinations, in a 57-year-old patient. The patient was transferred for treatment; however, spontaneous passage of the foreign body to the gastrointestinal tract led to its removal from the bronchus.
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Main subject:
Bronchi
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Bronchoscopy
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Emergencies
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Respiratory Aspiration
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Foreign Bodies
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Family Practice
Year:
2019
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Article