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An unusual oronasal foreign body

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Harun ,
P. Montgomery  and
S. O. Ajulo
S. Harun*
Affiliation:
London
P. Montgomery
Affiliation:
London
S. O. Ajulo
Affiliation:
London
*
Dr S. Harun, 27 Windmill Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT17 4AE.
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Abstract

An unusual case of oronasal foreign body in a child is reported. A plain lateral X-ray of the head was carried out to show the shape and position of the foreign body; it was also useful in planning removal.

Ribbon gauze impregnated with vaseline was packed around the sharp end of the metal in the nostril to protect the nasal mucosa from further trauma while removing it. We recommend this technique.

Keywords

Foreign bodyoronasal
Type
Christmas Reflections
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 12 , December 1991 , pp. 1118 - 1119
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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