International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 28-30, January 2008

Threading a bead in trachea—A case report

Department of E.N.T., Al-Ain Hospital, P.O. Box 83501, Al-Ain, Abu-Dhabi, United Arb Emirates

Received 15 July 2007; received in revised form 9 September 2007; accepted 14 September 2007. published online 31 October 2007.

Summary 

A rare case of a rounded bead, as a foreign body, in the trachea is mentioned. Unusual presentation is described. Fogarty balloon catheter is used to thread the bead and to extract without damaging tracheal mucosa.

Keywords: Foreign body, Bronchoscopy, Fogarty balloon catheter

 

PII: S1871-4048(07)00074-3

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2007.09.003

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 28-30, January 2008

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