title: Bronchoscopic removal of an inhaled, sharp, foreign body: an unusual complication.
abstract: A case is reported in which an inhaled sewing needle, stuck fast in the trachea, became displaced through the tracheal wall during attempted removal via flexible bronchoscopy. The inherent risks and pitfalls of this procedure are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Northampton General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Clancy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D011859:Radiography; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging