scholarly journals Baby Death Due to Esophagotracheal Fistula Created by An Alkaline Battery: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-122
Author(s):  
Hacer Yaşar Teke ◽  
Muhammet Can ◽  
Tülay Renklidağ ◽  
Nevriye Temel ◽  
Asude Gökmen
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Alkaline Battery ◽  
Esophagotracheal Fistula ◽  
Case Presentations ◽  
Esophageal Burn

There is a limited number of case presentations in literature related to esophagus burns and complications as a result of swallowing an alkaline battery. The main purpose of this case presentation was to discuss the autopsy findings of late-developing complications of swallowing an alkali battery in the light of the relevant literature. On the chest radiography of a 9-month old baby with complaints of vomiting for three days, an opacity was observed consistent with a foreign body in the esophagus. Esophagoscopy was applied and the swallowed battery was removed. On the fifth day after the operation, no complication has been observed to oral feeding was started and on the following day the patient was discharged. Four days after discharge, the patient was again brought to hospital with complaints of blood in vomit and was again hospitalized with a diagnosis of chemical esophageal burn. The patient died on the following day....

scholarly journals Nasopharyngeal hirudiniasis: a hidden culprit—a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Agarwal ◽  
Nimish Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Natural Water ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Endoscopic Examination ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Case Presentation

Abstract Background Leech infestation in the nose or nasopharyngeal region is a rare occurrence. The most common known cause is drinking water from natural water sources like ponds and rivers. Its hidden location of attachment in the nasopharynx and its uncommon occurrence make it easy to miss during diagnosis. Case presentation We present a case of a 61-year-old male patient with recurrent unilateral epistaxis without any apparent cause. He was diagnosed with leech infestation in the nasopharynx on endoscopic examination. This article reports the management of nasopharyngeal leech infestation and safety measures for this animate foreign body retrieval. Conclusion A vigilant approach, thorough history, and examination are a must. Though leeches are simple to remove most of the time, certain necessary precaution should be kept in mind for better management and prevention of further complications.

scholarly journals A prickly situation: an attempted Caterpillar ingestion - case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amar K. Bhardwaj ◽  
Naif Fnais ◽  
Christopher J. Chin
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Direct Laryngoscopy ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Tussock Moth ◽  
Initial Method

Abstract Background Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in pediatrics. Each foreign body can present its’ own unique challenges during removal, and we present the management of an ingested Spotted Tussock Moth (Lophocampa maculata), more commonly known as a caterpillar. Case presentation An 18-month-old boy presented to the emergency department with difficulty handling secretions and odynophagia. It was reported he had placed a caterpillar in his mouth and then spat it out. On examination, hundreds of miniscule filaments (setae) were seen embedded in his lips and tongue. Our service was consulted out of concern for airway involvement. The patient was taken to the operating room where a direct laryngoscopy under general anesthesia with spontaneous ventilation was performed to confirm the setae were confined to the anterior tongue and lips. Once we were satisfied the airway was stable, the airway was secured, and we then began to remove the setae. The initial method used was to use Adson-Brown forceps to remove the setae, however this proved difficult and time-consuming given the volume of setae and how thin the setae were. Ultimately, a more effective technique was developed: a 4 × 4 AMD-RITMES® gauze was applied to the mucosa in order to dry up any secretions and then a piece of pink, waterproof BSN medical® tape was applied to the mucosa. After 3 s of contact it was removed. This technique was then repeated and was used to remove the vast majority of the setae. Conclusion To our knowledge, we have described the first technique to remove the caterpillar setae from the oral cavity mucosa in a fast, safe and efficient manner.

Removal of Foreign Body Aided with Various Navigation Modalities- A Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
DaHong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Vision Loss ◽  
Surgical Navigation ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
The Body ◽  
West China Hospital ◽  
System A ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Facial Area

Background: Computerized surgical navigation (CSN) has many potential applications in foreign body (FB) removal. Case Report: While playing, a 14-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the facial area with a shotgun. Removal of the superficial shots and of the left eyeball was performed at a local hospital. She was transferred to the West China Hospital of Stomatology (Sichuan, China) on the third day after the accident due to difficulties in removing the remaining shots. Except for left eye vision loss, there was no abnormal physical or laboratory test. Spiral computed tomography (CT) scan of the head was performed and data were imported into the iplan software of the VectorVision2 navigation system. A dynamic reference frame was fixed to the skull and another to the forceps. Eight shots were successfully removed. One shot could not be removed because of significant shifting. At 1 month, the incisions were successfully healed and there were no symptoms or signs. Conclusion: The case presented here and the relevant literature about CSN indicates that CSN is a valuable modality for the removal of FBs, not only in the craniomaxillofacial area, but anywhere in the body.

scholarly journals Ocular Complication of a Child with Confirmed 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anahita Sanaei Dashti ◽  
Zahra Mehdipour Namdar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Lower Eyelid ◽  
Ocular Complication ◽  
Ocular Complications ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Body Sensation ◽  
The World ◽  
Conjunctival Swab ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Introduction: The first cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and then it immediately spread to other parts of the world. Conjunctivitis has been reported as one of the manifestations of the disease. In this study, we report a three-year-old child with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 developing conjunctivitis in Iran. Case Presentation: The patient was a three-year-old male child who was referred to Namazee Hospital (Shiraz) due to fever, dry cough, tachypnea, and respiratory distress. He was admitted with the impression of a COVID-19 infection. On the sixth day of admission, the patient developed unilateral red-eye and foreign body sensation in the left eye. A conjunctival swab was done for collecting tears and conjunctival secretions from the lower eyelid fornix without topical anesthesia and was sent for assessing the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA, which was demonstrated to be positive after two days. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the COVID-19 virus can be present in tears and conjunctiva. Additionally, it should be taken into account that ocular complications may not appear in the early stages of infection.

scholarly journals Stent encrustation or fragmentation? A case report of post stent removal encrustation in postpartum woman and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaohua Ye ◽  
Qiwu Mi ◽  
Renzhao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Medical Malpractice ◽  
Ureteral Stent ◽  
Postpartum Woman ◽  
Ureteral Stents ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Stent Removal ◽  
Indwelling Time

Abstract Background Ureteral stents are commonly used in the field of urology to relieve ureteral obstruction. However, complications relating to ureteral stent use, such as encrustation continue to occur, especially with prolonged indwell time. Case presentation Here we present a 37-year-old postpartum woman with a foreign body in her bladder after removing a ureteral stent 1 month before. She insisted that the foreign body was the fragment of stent and asked for medical malpractice indemnity payments while the surgeon of her insisted that the stent was intact during the procedure. Finally, the foreign body was confirmed as an encrustation by cystoscopy and the patient received 10,000 yuan ($ 1500) as indemnity payments after encrustation removal. Conclusion In the absence of guidelines, stent indwelling time vary with centers’ habits, stent materials and patient’s education. Early detection of stent encrustation and timely removal of the encrusted stent are still the best way to avoid stent retention. Violent stent removal is of danger and not recommended in any case.

scholarly journals Infections due to Cellulosimicrobium species: case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Rivero ◽  
Javier Alonso ◽  
María Fernanda Ramón ◽  
Nancy Gonzales ◽  
Ana Pozo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Frequent Pattern ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Foreign Body Removal ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Human Infections ◽  
Work Up

Abstract Background Cellulosimicrobium species, formely known as Oerskovia species, are gram-positive bacilli belonging to the order Actinomycetales. They rarely cause human infections. The genus comprises two pathogenic species in humans: C. cellulans and C. funkei. Based on a case report, we provide a review of the literature of infections caused by Cellulosimicrobium/Oerskovia, in order to improve our knowledge of this unusual infection. Case presentation An 82-year-old woman with aortic prosthetic valve presented to the hospital with fever and heart failure. Further work up revealed the diagnosis of C. cellulans infective endocarditis (IE). The strain was identified by MALDI-TOF MS, API Coryne and 16S rRNA sequencing. The patient was deemed not to be an operative candidate and died despite the antibiotic therapy 35 days after admission. Conclusions Reviewing cases of Cellulosimicrobium species infections and communicating the successful and unsuccessful clinical experiences can assist future healthcare providers. Our case and those previously reported indicate that Cellulosimicrobium species usually infect immunocompromised patients or foreign body carriers. The most frequent pattern of infection is central venous catheter related bacteremia. The optimal treatment should include foreign body removal and valve surgery should be considered in case of IE.

scholarly journals Displaced Nasal Dilator Caused Severe Pain: Case Report and Literature Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. ar.2012.3.0029
Author(s):  
Eva M. Jungmark ◽  
Eva K. Ellegård
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Male Adult ◽  
Computed Tomography Scans ◽  
Pubmed Search

Internal nasal dilators are widely used but have not been reported to cause severe symptoms. We describe a case in which a male adult had accidentally, during sleep, inhaled a nasal dilator into his right nasal cavity, and we review the relevant literature. A PubMed search was performed of nasal dilators, especially of the internal types, including “Nasaline Snooze'” (ENTPro, Stockholm, Sweden). A foreign body in adults may be an inhaled nasal dilator. It may be overlooked on computed tomography scans, and thorough inspection of the nose is diagnostic.

scholarly journals Conjunctival granulomatous capillary haemangioma in children: case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caiping Shi ◽  
Yanhong Ren ◽  
Jia Feng ◽  
Weizhong Guo ◽  
Xiaoyu Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Vascular Tumour ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Capillary Haemangioma ◽  
Pathological Characteristics ◽  
Main Basis

Abstract Background Granulomatous capillary haemangioma refers to a benign vascular tumour that commonly affects the skin, with occasional involvement of the mucosa. Reports of conjunctival granulomatous capillary haemangioma in children are uncommon. In this article, we present a case of granulomatous capillary haemangioma and a brief review of the relevant literature. Case presentation An 11-year-old girl presented with a conjunctival mass. An excision of the entire lesion was performed. Histopathology showed a granulomatous capillary haemangioma. Conclusions The clinical manifestations of granulomatous capillary haemangioma lack specificity; pathological characteristics and immunohistochemistry are the main basis for diagnosis. We retrospectively analysed the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with conjunctival granulomatous capillary haemangioma to deepen the understanding and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

scholarly journals Migrated fish bone into the neck: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasanthika Sanjeewanie Thuduvage
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Fish Bone ◽  
Diagnosis Delay ◽  
Lateral Neck ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
History Of ◽  
Nose And Throat

Abstract Background Impaction of foreign body is a common condition presented to ear, nose, and throat department among Asian population. The commonest foreign body seen among this population has been documented as fish bone. Fish bone can migrate to lateral neck space or related organs around the neck and chest. By presenting this case report, we aim to emphasize the importance of taking proper history and make clinicians aware of the possibility of a fish bone migrating into different spaces. This will help to prevent diagnosis delay leading to complications due to migrated fish bone. Case presentation A 50-year-old female Sinhalese patient presented to ear, nose, and throat department with right-sided neck pain for 2 days, who had a history of suspected fish bone impaction a few days ago that subsided without any investigations or treatments. She did not have any symptoms related to throat, and neck examination showed mild swelling and tenderness. Computer tomography revealed a migrated fish bone into the lateral neck close to carotid artery, and the fish bone was removed by neck exploration under general anesthesia without any complications. Conclusion In conclusion, migrated fish bone should be suspected if patient is having persistent symptoms mainly in the neck without having difficulty swallowing and who gives a history of fish bone impaction and having negative laryngoscopic examination. Proper history taking is very important in the assessment of these patients to prevent misdiagnosis of the condition. Clinicians should aware that migrated fish bones are not uncommon and that early suspicion can prevent later diagnosis and complications.

Fish Bone Foreign Body in a Zenker's Diverticulum: A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-244
Author(s):  
Sumiyo Saburi ◽  
Yoichiro Sugiyama ◽  
Hideki Bando ◽  
Ryuichi Hirota ◽  
Yasuo Hisa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Fish Bone ◽  
Zenker’S Diverticulum ◽  
Zenker's Diverticulum
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