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An unusual foreign body in the post-nasal space: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Al-Ayoubi  and
J. Ray
A. Al-Ayoubi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, UK.
J. Ray*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Maidstone, Kent, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Dr A. Al Ayoubi, Flat 34, Hunters Way, The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8NL.
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Abstract

We report a case of a 13-year-old boy who inserted a 5 cm nail into his nose. X-ray showed it in the post-nasal space and it was removed through the mouth.

Keywords

Foreign bodyNose
Type
Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 8 , August 1997 , pp. 775
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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References

Jones, N. S., Lannigan, F. J., Salaama, N. Y. (1991) Foreign bodies in the throat: a prospective study of 388 cases. Journal of Laryngology and Otology 105: 104–108.Google Scholar