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Thoracotomy for Extracting Grass Inflorescence Aspiration: A Case Report



Saneifard H1 ; Sheikhy K2 ; Sheikhy A3
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Source: Tanaffos Published:2021

Abstract

Following aspiration of grass inflorescence, it often migrates to the peripheral part of the airway due to its unique shape. It often causes complications like chronic pneumonia, recurrent asthmatic attacks, lung abscess, recurrent hemoptysis, and bronchiectasis that may necessitate surgical intervention. In this case, we have reported a 13-year-old boy with grass inflorescence aspiration. The bronchoscopic procedure failed to remove the foreign body, so he underwent thoracotomy. © 2021 NRITLD, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Iran.