Foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract and its management – Study of 44 cases.

Aerodigestive tract foreign bodies are commonly seen either in children or in elderly age group, making its management a challenge for the otolaryngologist. Various methods have been described in literature for its removal. In our study a review of 44 patients was done who presented with history of accidental ingestion/ inhalation of foreign body to the ear nose throat out patient department. All 44 patients underwent rigid esophagoscopy/ bronchosopy (depending on the site of lodgement) under general anesthesia, based on clinical and radiological evidence.

Anatomical variations of sinonasal region: a CT scan study.

Multislice CT is currently the imaging modality of choice for evaluating PNS & adjacent structures. Such a method has been increasingly utilized in the assessment of anatomical variations, allowing their accurate identification with high anatomical details. Some anatomical variations may predispose to sinonasal disease, constituting areas of high risk for injuries & complications during surgical procedures. Therefore, the recognition of such variations is critical in the preoperative evaluation for endoscopic surgery.