Fish bones in the throat.
Patients presenting with sharp pain in their throat after eating fish were studied to determine the site and frequency of impacted fish bones. In 79% no fish bone was demonstrated despite careful follow up. In those proven to have a fish bone 93% were in the oropharynx. The role of X-rays and the indications for referral for endoscopy are discussed.
Knight
L C
LC
Department of Accident and Emergency, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Wales.
Lesser
T H
TH
D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005399:Fishes; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009960:Oropharynx