2017
DOI: 10.32412/pjohns.v32i1.187
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An Impacted Live Fish in the Oropharynx of an 8-year old Child

Abstract: Objective: To present an atypical case of a live fish lodged in the throat of a pediatric patient and discuss its management. Methods: Study Design:            Case Report    Setting:                       Tertiary Government Hospital Subject:                      One   Results: An 8-year-old girl swallowed a live fish when she accidentally fell in a body of water. Failed attempts to remove the live fish prompted consult in the emergency room of our hospital, where removal … Show more

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“…In most cases of foreign bodies in children, diagnosis maybe difficult because a clear history cannot be obtained due to the lack of characteristic clinical features and radiography finding. 11 If the size of the fish is big, it can cause suffocation, chocking and death before reaching the hospital. If the size of fish is small and fins and scales are firmly attached to the oropharynx or hypopharynx causing no immediate effect, but demands hospital management.…”
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“…In most cases of foreign bodies in children, diagnosis maybe difficult because a clear history cannot be obtained due to the lack of characteristic clinical features and radiography finding. 11 If the size of the fish is big, it can cause suffocation, chocking and death before reaching the hospital. If the size of fish is small and fins and scales are firmly attached to the oropharynx or hypopharynx causing no immediate effect, but demands hospital management.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…More serious and potential life threathening complications include esophageal perforation, mediastinitis, cervical or mediastinal abscess, emphysema, esophageal-tracheal fistula and septic complications. 11 Complications including respiratory obstruction may occur with large foreign body. Retropharyngeal abscess formation may occur as late presentation especially in sharp objects.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%