Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background and aim: This case series aims to evaluate the effectiveness of fiberoptic flexible bronchoscopy for esophageal foreign body retrieval in children, showcasing its advantages in resource-limited settings. Technique: Two cases are presented: A three-month-old infant who ingested a metallic locket, and a six-year-old child with cerebral palsy who swallowed an earring. Both foreign bodies were successfully extracted using a fiberoptic bronchoscope, with rat tooth forceps in the first case and a Dormia basket in the second. Conclusion: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy proved to be a safe and effective method of esophageal foreign body removal in young infants and in the absence of a gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy setup. Clinical significance: This technique offers a viable alternative to upper GI endoscopy for pediatric foreign body extraction, especially in resource-limited settings, enhancing patient outcomes and procedural safety. How to cite this article: Meher BK, Naik S, Mishra SR, Augustus S. Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy for Esophageal Foreign Body Removal in Children. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(8):700-703.
Authors: Bijay K Meher, Sarthak Naik, Soumya R Mishra, S Augustus
Institution: Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413340596