Title: Removal of foreign bodies in the tracheobronchi of children:A report of 45 cases
Abstract: Objective:To investigate the diagnosis and removal of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children.Methods:The diagnosis and removal of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in 45 children were reviewed and analysed.Results:Some foreign bodies such as pen caps,plastic whistles,melon seeds and others were successfully removed in 41 cases;pre operative expectoration occurred in 4 cases.Conclusions:Early diagnosis and removal of the foreign bodies,fully pre operative preparation,and suitable ways of operation are the key to success.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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