International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jul 2002
Case ReportsBronchial foreign body presenting as an accidental radiological finding.
The aspiration of a foreign body in an airway is usually associated with respiratory distress, wheeze and persistent cough. The highest incidence of foreign body inhalation occurs between the age of 1 and 3 years [Ann. Otol. ⋯ Aust. 2 (1983) 322]. Asymptomatic and long standing foreign bodies may lead to complications such as recurrent pneumonia, bronchiectasis, atelectasis and even death. We present here a case of a metallic bronchial foreign body, which was discovered only as an accidental radiological finding on a chest X-ray, which was done for a mild lower respiratory tract infection, presumably 4 months after such an aspiration.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jul 2002
Comparative StudyEsophageal foreign bodies: a Jordanian experience.
To study the pattern of esophageal foreign bodies (FB) in Jordan and to compare it with other countries. ⋯ The pattern of esophageal FB in Jordan is not different from other countries.