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

ABSTRACT

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.