Thoracotomy for Extracting Grass Inflorescence Aspiration: a Case Report

Following aspiration of grass inflorescence, it often migrates to the peripheral part of the airway due to its unique shape. It often causes complications like chronic pneumonia, recurrent asthmatic attacks, lung abscess, recurrent hemoptysis, and bronchiectasis that may necessitate surgical interve...

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Published in:Tanaffus 2021-12, Vol.20 (1), p.79-81
Main Authors: Saneifard, Hedyeh, Sheikhy, Kambiz, Sheikhy, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Following aspiration of grass inflorescence, it often migrates to the peripheral part of the airway due to its unique shape. It often causes complications like chronic pneumonia, recurrent asthmatic attacks, lung abscess, recurrent hemoptysis, and bronchiectasis that may necessitate surgical intervention. In this case, we have reported a 13-year-old boy with grass inflorescence aspiration. The bronchoscopic procedure failed to remove the foreign body, so he underwent thoracotomy.
ISSN:1735-0344
2345-3729