Unusual Retrieval of an Ingested Metallic Foreign Body Using a Magnetic Bridle During Microlaryngoscopy: A Case Report.
Conlon Eoin, Boyle Seamus, O'Farrell Emma et al.
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Case in brief
A 45-year-old female ingested a 2 cm metallic fragment from a kitchen sieve, confirmed by X-ray. Initial attempts at retrieval using flexible nasendoscopy and microlaryngoscopy were unsuccessful due to poor visualization. A magnetic-tipped bridle was then used during microlaryngoscopy, allowing for precise localization and atraumatic retrieval of the foreign body, with the patient discharged the following day without complications.
What made this case unusual
The use of a magnetic-tipped bridle for retrieval of a radiopaque foreign body that was not visible during standard endoscopic techniques is a novel approach.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider innovative tools like magnetic bridle-assisted techniques for retrieving occult metallic foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tract.
Why it matters
This case highlights the potential for repurposing existing medical tools to enhance retrieval methods in otolaryngology, improving patient outcomes.