アレルギーと治療のジャーナル

概要

Unusual Foreign Body in Aerodigestive Tract- a Difficult Diagnosis during a Pandemic

Rajesh Radhakrishna Havaldar, Mudhol RS, Priti.S.Hajare, Padmavathy O, Adarsh D Kumar

Foreign body in aerodigestive tract is not an uncommon condition especially in paediatric age group. However in adults it is usually seen most commonly in psychiatric patients or mentally disabled individual. We present a case of accidental foreign body ingestion in an adult male. The case report highlights the importance of using the right investigation to detect the foreign body thereby aiding in proper management to prevent morbidity and mortality.