Case of impacted subglottic metallic foreign body removal without tracheostomy through an endotracheal tube

Abstract

A foreign body in the upper airway can cause serious morbidity and mortality, especially in pediatric patients. This case report describes an innovative way to remove an impacted foreign body distal to the vocal folds through an endotracheal tube without tracheostomy.

In emergency situations, tracheal intubation replaces fiberoptic bronchoscopy to extract foreign bodies from the airway, a case report

“…Kim et al [ 10 ] made multiple unsuccessful attempts to remove the metal foreign body lodged under the glottis using fiberoptic forceps. Subsequently, they performed endotracheal intubation guided by fiberoptic forceps.…”