UNSUAL FOREIGN BODY IN THE THROAT: A REPORT ON 3 CASES.

*OPOKU-BUABENG J, ABDULAI RE

Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
*Correspondence

E-mail: opokubuabeng75@yahoo.com

Grant support: None
Conflict of Interest: None

ABSTRACT

Coins, bones, food bolus etc. are some of the common foreign bodies that can get impacted in the throat. At times there may be some unusual foreign bodies that can also get impacted in the throat. The main aim and objective of this report is to highlight on some unusual or unexpected foreign bodies impaction in the throat. We present the case report of 3 patients who accidentally swallowed an unusual foreign body.

Keywords: Unusual foreign bodies, Fish hook, Key holder, Metallic spring

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