DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2024.v12i01.004

Pages: 23-28

Background: Foreign bodies are frequently encountered in the field of otolaryngology, specifically within the domains of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Serious complications, such as tympanic perforations and bronchoaspiration, are infrequently observed. Objective: To see the common site of impactions and complications associated with Foreign Bodies in the UADT. Methods: The Department of Otolaryngorhinology and Head-Neck Surgery at Dhaka Medical College Hospital conducted a cross-sectional study inside a hospital setting. The study was conducted from March 23, 2019, to September 22, 2019. The study included individuals who had a prior medical record of either inhaling or being impacted by a foreign object, as well as individuals who had a history of difficulty swallowing. Results: In this study, the majority of patients (70.0%) were found to be within the age range of 0 to 10 years. The average age of the patients was 6.1±2.8 years. This study found that foreign bodies were frequently observed to be impacted in the nose (42%), oesophagus (20%), and throat (38.0%).There are three main categories of foreign bodies: metallic foreign bodies, which account for 36.0% of cases, non-metallic foreign bodies, which account for 44.0% of cases, and living foreign bodies, which account for 20.0% of cases. The present study has provided evidence that non-invasive treatment methods, specifically direct vision only, accounted for the majority (42.0%) of the treatment approaches utilized. Laryngoscopy was deemed necessary in 38.0% of the patients, whereas esophagoscopy was performed in 14.0% of the cases. The present investigation involved the performance of endoscopic removal of foreign bodies (FB) in 6.0% of cases. Within the scope of this inquiry, it was noted that three subjects experienced postoperative challenges, encompassing sensations of discomfort, instances of bleeding, and issues associated with anesthesia. Conclusion: The majority of instances involving foreign .....