Persistent Odynophagia 27 Days After Emergent Intubation

Case Presentation: We describe a case of persistent odynophagia due to a retained foreign body 27 days after emergent intubation. Discussion: Dentures constitute a potential esophageal foreign body and warrant special consideration during airway management. Odynophagia, dysphagia, and changes in pho...

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Main Authors: Richard White, Kaitlyn Mander, Christian A. Koziatek, Sanjay Mohan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2024-12-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7qs8j3gs
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description Case Presentation: We describe a case of persistent odynophagia due to a retained foreign body 27 days after emergent intubation. Discussion: Dentures constitute a potential esophageal foreign body and warrant special consideration during airway management. Odynophagia, dysphagia, and changes in phonation should prompt consideration of retained esophageal foreign bodies, especially in the post-intubation setting.
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spelling doaj-art-45dd364740394b4697a5d2085db24c522025-02-04T17:35:18ZengeScholarship Publishing, University of CaliforniaClinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine2474-252X2024-12-019111111310.5811/cpcem.25018cpcem-9-111Persistent Odynophagia 27 Days After Emergent IntubationRichard White0Kaitlyn Mander1Christian A. Koziatek2Sanjay Mohan3NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, New York, New YorkGeisinger Community Medical Center, Emergency Services PC, Scranton, PennsylvaniaNYU Grossman School of Medicine, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, New York, New YorkNew York University Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mineola, New YorkCase Presentation: We describe a case of persistent odynophagia due to a retained foreign body 27 days after emergent intubation. Discussion: Dentures constitute a potential esophageal foreign body and warrant special consideration during airway management. Odynophagia, dysphagia, and changes in phonation should prompt consideration of retained esophageal foreign bodies, especially in the post-intubation setting.https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7qs8j3gs
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