An Occult Laryngeal Foreign Body in A 2-Year-Old Child: A Case Report
Abstract:Lodgment of foreign bodies in the larynx is a relatively infrequent incident, given that aspirated foreign bodies generally traverse the respiratory tract and often get stuck in the lower airways. The diagnosis of a laryngeal foreign body poses significant challenges, particularly when the object in question is small, radiolucent, and induces partial airway obstruction. Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is commonly identified in pediatric cases, characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, a… Show more
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