Chen Y, Chhabra N, Liu YCC, Arnold JE, Rezaee RP. Foreign body impaction of the vertebral canal.
Am J Otolaryngol 2013;
34:724-6. [PMID:
23810084 DOI:
10.1016/j.amjoto.2013.05.003]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2013] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Foreign body impactions in the aerodigestive tract are common, but have the potential for serious complications. A foreign body may disrupt the mucosal lining and migrate regionally thereby risking impingement or injury to critical neurovascular structures in the cervical region. It is important to recognize potential complications that may arise from luminal compromise. In such cases, expeditious surgical treatment is warranted.
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