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Investigative strategies for fish bone foreign bodies during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: an analysis of ENT UK guidelines.
Michaels, J; Orji, C; Green, F; Nogueira, C.
  • Michaels J; ENT Department, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.
  • Orji C; ENT Department, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.
  • Green F; ENT Department, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.
  • Nogueira C; ENT Department, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.
J Laryngol Otol ; 135(3): 250-254, 2021 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1104393
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

By nature of their specialty, otolaryngologists are disproportionately exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 through aerosol-generating procedures and close proximity to the oropharynx during examination.

METHODS:

Our single-centre, retrospective study analysed the pertinence of guidelines produced by ENT UK to improve the investigation and management of suspected upper aerodigestive fish bone foreign bodies during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

RESULTS:

Our results demonstrated 43.3 per cent (n = 13) low-risk cases and 56.7 per cent (n = 17) moderate-risk cases. Nine fish bones (two low risk, seven moderate risk) were found; none of these were confirmed with X-ray and three (moderate risk) required nasoendoscopy for diagnosis. One patient required rigid pharyngoscopy.

CONCLUSION:

This study confirms that soft tissue neck X-ray and flexible nasoendoscopy are unnecessary in low-risk cases; however, early nasoendoscopy in higher suspicion cases is appropriate. Recommendations are made about the long-term sustainability of these guidelines, and additional measures are encouraged that relate to repeat attendances and varying prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 in the hospital catchment area.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Oropharynx / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Endoscopy / Foreign Bodies / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Laryngol Otol Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S0022215121000669

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Oropharynx / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Endoscopy / Foreign Bodies / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Laryngol Otol Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S0022215121000669