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- A 21-month-old child experienced intermittent wheezing for four weeks following a choking incident.
- A plastic foreign body lodged in the mid trachea was identified and removed using bronchoscopy.
- The case emphasizes the significance of thorough medical history-taking, the necessity for prompt bronchoscopy, and the careful selection of anesthesia for such situations.
Article Abstract
We report the case of a 21-month-old child who, after a choking episode, presented with a 4 week history of occasional respiratory wheeze on exertion. A plastic foreign body in the mid trachea was retrieved on bronchoscopy. The delay in presentation was related to the presence of a lumen within the foreign body permitting ventilation. The case demonstrates the importance of the history, the need for urgent bronchoscopy and the type of anaesthetic technique considered appropriate in such cases.
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