In:
Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 24, No. 2 ( 2017-04), p. 163-165
Abstract:
While patients have been known to aspirate pills, they virtually never persist long enough to lead to complications. A spectrum of events, however, may arise especially from iron pill aspiration. If not identified and removed early, cytotoxic damage from local free-radical generation may result in airway damage. We report a case of an aspirated iron pill, which did not disintegrate and presented with chronic cough. Imaging revealed a foreign body in the right bronchus, and bronchoscopic removal allowed resolution of an associated pneumonia, without any further symptoms on subsequent surveillance.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1944-6586
DOI:
10.1097/LBR.0000000000000252
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2017
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