Perioperative Management of Tracheobronchial Foreign Body in Children

Anesthetic management of tracheobronchial foreign body removal

Introduction: Tracheobronchial foreign body removal, is a common emergent problem especially in pediatric population and it is associated with greatest challenge to the anesthesiologist as well as to the surgeon as the airway has to be shared by both. Various pulmonary changes associated with foreign body impaction also occurs. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of foreign body removal o...

Challenging Tracheobronchial Foreign Body

Aspirated foreign bodies present challenges to otolaryngologists. The major issues involve the accurate diagnosis and safe retrieval of the foreign body. The accurate diagnosis might be difficult because the initial choking incidents are not witnessed and the symptoms may mimic other common conditions. The author wishes to share our experience of managing an interesting case of 2.5 year-old-gir...

Tracheobronchial and esophageal foreign body extraction in infants and children.

Tracheobronchial Foreign-Bodies in Children; A 7 Year Retrospective Study

Introduction: Foreign-body aspiration is still considered one of the most important diagnostic and therapeutic issues for physicians. Mortality rates and the prevalence of diseases caused by foreign bodies in the airway are higher in children because of the relatively narrow airway and immature protective mechanisms. The aim of this study was to study the pattern of foreign-body aspiration in t...

Controlled vs Spontaneous Ventilation for Bronchoscopy in Children with Tracheobronchial Foreign Body

Introduction Tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration is a common life-threatening condition in children. There are controversies in the management of this condition, including the type of ventilation during bronchoscopy.  This study aims to compare anesthesia with controlled ventilation versus spontaneous ventilation in rigid bronchoscopy in children with foreign body aspiration.  Materials...