Presentation
Subjective throat pain and worsening dysphonia post swallowing tablet.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ingested foreign body
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A foreign body is identified overlying the epiglottis at the C2-4 levels possibly lodged at the valleculae.
Case Discussion
After a failed attempt of removal while awake with xylocaine spray and Magill forceps, a full lower denture was removed while the patient was sedated and intubated in the operating theater.
Edematous and bruised larynx and oropharynx on direct visual observation post removal.
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