Pharyngo-oesophageal Foreign Bodies in Maiduguri

Abstract

Background: Pharyngo-oesophageal impaction of foreign bodies is an otolaryngological emergency.


Methods: A retrospective study of 79 patients with pharyngo-oesophageal foreign bodies managed in 5 years.


Results: Children aged group 0 - 4 years were the most affected. The one Naira and 50 Kobo coins were the most common foreign bodies (45, 68.4%) encountered. Other foreign bodies seen were bone 14 (17.7%), meat 3 (3.8%), pins and needles (3.8%) and denture 1(1.3%). The miscellaneous group constituted 5%. Foreign body in the form of needle were found in some magicians.


Conclusion: The need to educate parents on close monitoring of their children to avoid such accidents is stressed.

(Nig J Surg Res 2001; 3: 62 – 65)


KEY WORDS:

Phyaryngo-oesophageal, Foreign bodies, Maiduguri.