Fish bone inhalation in infancy

Inhalation of sharp bones by infants is an uncommon but hazardous occurrence. management relies not only on a high index of clinical suspicion and timely treatment but also demands expertise in therapeutic bronchoscopy. The potential complications and the management of this condition are reviewed.

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Published in:	European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology Vol. 257; no. 7; pp. 393 - 395
Main Authors:	WAIPAK, M, WAI CHUNG LEE, VAN HASSELT, C. A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin Springer 2000
Subjects:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Bronchoscopy Ent, stomatology, face, injuries. Foreign bodies. Diseases due to physical agents: otorhinolaryngology Fiber Optic Technology Fish Products Foreign Bodies - diagnosis Foreign Bodies - therapy Humans Infant Male Medical sciences Non tumoral diseases Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Radiography, Thoracic Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Tropical medicine Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology Asia China Human Bronchoscopy Treatment efficiency Exploration Infant Fish bone Inhalation Case study Symptomatology Treatment Household accident Radiology Foreign body Larynx Endoscopy Diagnosis
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Summary:	Inhalation of sharp bones by infants is an uncommon but hazardous occurrence. management relies not only on a high index of clinical suspicion and timely treatment but also demands expertise in therapeutic bronchoscopy. The potential complications and the management of this condition are reviewed.
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ISSN:	0937-4477 1434-4726
DOI:	10.1007/s004050000251