Jiali Wu1, Meizhen Gu1, Zhinan Wang2, Xiaoyan Li1. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University Shanghai, China. 2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Wuhan Children Hospital Wuhan, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the clinical characteristics of children pen sheath bronchial foreign body, andto conclude rigid bronchoscope and self-made foreign body hook in the value of diagnosis and treatment in childrenpen sheath bronchial foreign body and operating considerations. METHODS: 21 pen sheath bronchial foreign body cases diagnosed and treated by rigid bronchoscopy were retrospective analyzed. RESULTS: Under the assistance of self-made foreign body hook and latent speculum, 20 cases were successfully removed, 1 case was turned thoracotomy thoracic surgery. CONCLUSION: Rigid bronchoscopy is an effective method to finally diagnose and treat pen sheath bronchial foreign body. Using self-made foreign body hook can significantly improve the success rate of surgery and reduce occurrence of complications.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the clinical characteristics of childrenpen sheath bronchial foreign body, andto conclude rigid bronchoscope and self-made foreign body hook in the value of diagnosis and treatment in childrenpen sheath bronchial foreign body and operating considerations. METHODS: 21 pen sheath bronchial foreign body cases diagnosed and treated by rigid bronchoscopy were retrospective analyzed. RESULTS: Under the assistance of self-made foreign body hook and latent speculum, 20 cases were successfully removed, 1 case was turned thoracotomy thoracic surgery. CONCLUSION: Rigid bronchoscopy is an effective method to finally diagnose and treat pen sheath bronchial foreign body. Using self-made foreign body hook can significantly improve the success rate of surgery and reduce occurrence of complications.
Authors: T J Sumanth; Bhagyashree D Bokare; Devendra M Mahore; Vipin R Ekhar; Prafulla T Sakhare; Surendra H Gawarle Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Date: 2011-10-16