A clinical analysis of 21 cases of pen sheath bronchial foreign bodies in children.

OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical characteristics of children pen sheath bronchial foreign body, andto conclude rigid bronchoscope and self-made foreign body hook in the value of diagnosis and treatment in childrenpen sheath bronchial foreign body and operating considerations. METHODS 21 pen sheath bronchial foreign body cases diagnosed and treated by rigid bronchoscopy were retrospective analyzed. RESULTS Under the assistance of self-made foreign body hook and latent speculum, 20 cases were successfully removed, 1 case was turned thoracotomy thoracic surgery. CONCLUSION Rigid bronchoscopy is an effective method to finally diagnose and treat pen sheath bronchial foreign body. Using self-made foreign body hook can significantly improve the success rate of surgery and reduce occurrence of complications.