Aspiration of foreign bodies that allow air passage through

Demet Can, Ozge Yilmaz, Suna Asilsoy, Saniye Gulle, Hasan Yuksel
DOI: 10.4236/ojped.2011.14021                

Abstract

Foreign body aspiration is commonly encountered in children. In cases that foreign body does not disturb respiratory physiology, clinical and radiological diagnosis may be delayed leading to severe complications. Four cases with aspiration of a foreign body not obstructing ventilation and without typical clinical and radiological findings are discussed.

Keywords

Foreign Body; Aspiration; Children; Ventilation; Air Passage

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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