Submucosal Intraglossal Fish Bone Extraction: A Case for the Multidisciplinary Team

Abstract

Most impacted fish bones in the aerodigestive tract are easily removed or managed in the emergency department. Occasionally, they present as a diagnostic and surgical challenge. We present a case of a submucosal intraglossal fish bone extraction in a 38-year-old male who presented with localized pain in his tongue. This case highlights several key factors contributing to the successful outcome, including multidisciplinary input from anaesthesiology, radiology, and the oral and maxillofacial surgical team. The use of a pre-operative computed tomography (CT) scan, nasal intubation, and intra-operative ultrasound scan potentially minimised the risk of associated complications.