title: Removal of a wire brush bristle from the hypopharynx using suspension, microscope, and fluoroscopy.
abstract: Wire brush bristles are an increasingly recognized hazard that can present as a foreign body in the aerodigestive tract. Due to their small size and tendency to become embedded in surrounding tissue, these small metallic bristles present a unique operative challenge to otolaryngologists. Here we present a case of a 40-year-old woman who underwent endoscopic extraction of a wire bristle from the posterior pharyngeal wall using suspension, microscopy, and C-arm fluoroscopy. We believe this is the first published case of an endoscopic removal of a buried foreign body in the hypopharynx using these methods of localization concurrently. By leveraging multiple techniques for visualization, surgeons can avoid open exploration while ensuring complete removal of the object. Additionally, this case highlights the importance of regulatory oversight and consumer awareness of the hazards of grill brushes.
authors: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA ; Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA ; Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors: Matthew R
authors: MR
authors: Naunheim
authors: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA ; Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA ; Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors: Matthew M
authors: MM
authors: Dedmon
authors: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA ; Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA ; Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors: Matthew C
authors: MC
authors: Mori
authors: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA ; Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA ; Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors: Ahmad R
authors: AR
authors: Sedaghat
authors: Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA ; Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA ; Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors: Jayme R
authors: JR
authors: Dowdall
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