Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
The Busan, Ulsan, Gyeoungnam Branch of Korean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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최충식1, 오승철1, 장일환1, 이상학1
Chung Sik Choi1, Seung Chul Oh1, Il Whan Jang1, Sang Hag Lee1
1고려대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University

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Published Online: May 31, 2020

ABSTRACT

Laryngeal foreign bodies are not common among the foreign bodies of aerodigestive tract. And it is relatively easy to diagnose in the acute phase of entry because of a readily-available history of intake, and signs or symptoms referable to the foreign body in the highly sensitive air passage. But on occasion, sudden death by respiratory failure occurs due to complete obstruction of airway. Therefore, it is common and safe to remove the laryngeal foreign bodies by direct laryngoscopy under general anesthesia after tracheotomy at operating room.

Recently, the authors experienced 3 cases of laryngeal foreign bodies removed by direct laryngoscopy under local anesthesia without any life threatening complication.

Keywords: Laryngeal foreign body; Direct laryngoscopy; Local anesthesia