An Unusual Asymptomatic Foreign Body at Tracheobronchial Tree

Abstract

ABSTRACT Inhalation of foreign body is usually seen in children which should be promptly and immediately removed otherwise it leads to complications and death. Early detection of foreign bodies is essential to safe removal. Management approach has to be systematic. Preoperative history taking, radiological assessment followed by rapid intervention by skilled bronchoscopist usually results in favorable outcome. We here report an interesting and an unusual presentation of a sharp and long iron nail in trachea and right bronchus, which was expelled spontaneously after coughing. How to cite this article Swain SK, Mishra S, Dash M. An Unusual Asymptomatic Foreign Body at Tracheobronchial Tree. Int J Phonosurg Laryngol 2014;4(1):40-42.