Fish bone inhalation in infancy.
Inhalation of sharp bones by infants is an uncommon but hazardous occurrence. management relies not only on a high index of clinical suspicion and timely treatment but also demands expertise in therapeutic bronchoscopy. The potential complications and the management of this condition are reviewed.
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Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
Lee
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WC
van Hasselt
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CA
D000818:Animals; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005396:Fish Products; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic