Bronchoscopic and histological changes over time following acute ferrous sulphate tablet aspiration

An 84-year-old woman accidentally aspirated an iron tablet. She was successfully treated with early endobronchial removal of the iron tablet remnants, oral corticosteroids and antibiotics. We describe the bronchoscopic and histological changes over time following acute iron tablet aspiration and hig...

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Published in:BMJ Case Reports 2012, Vol.2012
Main Authors: Maw, Matthew, Chiu, Robert, Lim, Albert Yick Hou
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:An 84-year-old woman accidentally aspirated an iron tablet. She was successfully treated with early endobronchial removal of the iron tablet remnants, oral corticosteroids and antibiotics. We describe the bronchoscopic and histological changes over time following acute iron tablet aspiration and highlight the importance of early intervention to avoid complications.
ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2012-007329