title: An unusual foreign body producing acute laryngeal obstruction.
abstract: This paper present an unusual case of acute upper respiratory obstruction due to an inhaled grape necessitating acute surgical measures. Study of the literature proves laryngeal foreign bodies to be a rare occurrence but infinitely more dramatic and life-threatening than either oesophageal or bronchial foreign bodies. Successful management entails prompt surgical intervention coupled with at times, surgical ingenuity.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Southend General Hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliffon-Sea, SSO ORY Southend Essex.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kalan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tariqs
keywords: Cricothy-roidotomy; Laryngeal Foreign Body; Tracheostomy