Foreign Bodies of Tracheo-bronchial tree: A Retrospective Study.

Abstract

Foreign body aspiration is a life-threatening pediatric emergency which may sometimes results in sudden death. Children may present with chocking episode, coughing, wheezing or stridor. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention saves the life and helps in avoiding pulmonary complications. The objective of this work was to find the most common type of tracheo-bronchial foreign body, associated clinical signs, radiological findings, locations and complications encountered and the intervention needed for removal and to resolve complications.