Sharp 3-Ended Metallic Foreign Body in an Infant Hypopharynx

We present a case of a 9 months old male infant who presented in ENT emergency with complaints of vomiting, refusal to accept solid as well as liquid feed for 5 days and sudden onset of abnormal grunting sounds on breathing for 1 day. Chest examination revealed intercostal retractions with decreased air entry bilaterally and conducted sounds in chest on auscultation. Abdomen examination revealed no abnormalities, and routine blood and urine investigations were also within normal limits. A metallic foreign body with three sharp ends was visualized in the neck X-ray, the retrieval of which by rigid hypopharyngoscopy relieved the symptoms.
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research