The Journal of laryngology and otology
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The aspiration of contrast medium during the investigation of swallowing disorders is a well recognized hazard. It is therefore essential that the contrast medium administered is non-irritant to the lungs. A case is presented to illustrate the problems associated with the aspiration of a relatively non-irritant contrast medium.
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A case of persistent pneumonia in a depressed adult woman occurring as a complication of the repeated insertion of foreign bodies into the trachea via a tracheostomy is presented. This is an unusual complication of tracheostomy but should be considered in cases of persistent or unusual pulmonary infection in tracheostomy patients.