title: Fish bone inhalation in infancy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Pak
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: van Hasselt
mesh_terms: 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