An unusual rhino-pharyngeal foreign body.
BACKGROUND
Foreign bodies of the upper aerodigestive tract are commonly seen in the paediatric population; however adult patients with nasal foreign bodies in particular are much less common and when sharp foreign bodies are present there is a great risk of developing complications.


METHODS
This is a case report of a 20-year-old male magician with impacted rhino-pharyngeal foreign body. He intentionally inserted two long sewing needles into the right nasal cavity during a magical act.


RESULTS
The impacted foreign bodies were located in his nose/pharynx and removal was achieved per orally under general anaesthesia. Only a minimal evidence of retropharyngeal abscess was noted despite the prolonged stay of the foreign bodies.


CONCLUSIONS
This case highlights the fact that both a deliberate and an accidental foreign body in an adult nasal cavity can get impacted as well as the significance for its early removal.
Onakoya
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PA
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. ponakoya@comui.edu.ng
Adoga
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AA
Adoga
A S
AS
Galadima
C
C
Nwaorgu
O G B
OG
D000328:Adult; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008273:Magic; D008297:Male; D009304:Nasopharyngitis / Q000209:etiology*; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000293:injuries*; D009339:Needles; D009784:Occupational Diseases