Transluminal migration of oesophageal foreign bodies: a series of three patients/ Lim lu Tong ... [et al.]

Tong, Lim Iu and Ming, Ong Fei and Ramasamy, Viji and Mohan Singh, Avatar Singh and Mohamad, Irfan (2023) Transluminal migration of oesophageal foreign bodies: a series of three patients/ Lim lu Tong ... [et al.]. Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS), 8 (1). pp. 87-92. ISSN 0127-984X

Abstract

Inadvertent ingestion of foreign bodies, particularly fish bone, are a common complaint in the otolaryngology emergency practices in Southeast Asia. Due to its thin, linear, and sharp pointed end, fish bone has the potential to penetrate through the oesophagus wall, or migrate extraluminally towards the surrounding structures in the neck, resulting in bizarre and lethal complications. We present an unusual case of extraluminal migration of foreign body (FB) and 2 cases of completely embedded FB in the oesophagus wall. We aim to share our experience in both conservative approach and transcervical approach for these difficult clinical problems. All of them have minimal rigid oesophagoscopy findings but possess the radiological evidence of FB. Computed tomography scan have higher sensitivity and provide good preoperative guidance, it should be done early and performed in the event of negative endoscopic evaluation. Prompt diagnosis and early retrieval of FB can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.

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Tong, Lim Iu
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Ming, Ong Fei
UNSPECIFIED
Ramasamy, Viji
UNSPECIFIED
Mohan Singh, Avatar Singh
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Mohamad, Irfan
irfankb@usm.my
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal Medicine > Infectious and parasitic diseases
R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology
R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology > Laryngology. Diseases of the throat
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Sungai Buloh Campus > Faculty of Medicine
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS)
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journal > Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS)
ISSN: 0127-984X
Volume: 8
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 87-92
Keywords: Migration, foreign bodies, penetration, thyroid gland
Date: March 2023
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/74312
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