BACKGROUND Foreign body in the deep neck is mostly associated with accidental ingestion of the animal spiculate bone which penetrates the full-thickness of the aerodigestive tract into the fascial spaces of the neck.I...BACKGROUND Foreign body in the deep neck is mostly associated with accidental ingestion of the animal spiculate bone which penetrates the full-thickness of the aerodigestive tract into the fascial spaces of the neck.In general,perforation of the esophagus often results in periesophagitis and even fatal abscesses.The presence of a giant foreign body in the neck without obvious symptoms or complications for many years is rare.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 32-year-old man who intentionally swallowed a thermometer which was unable to be located by endoscopy at his initial visit.He had no remarkable symptoms for 5 years other than paresthesia and limited movement of the left neck until 7 d before this admission.The foreign body was removed successfully by the surgery.CONCLUSION The presence of a giant foreign body in the neck without obvious symptoms or complications for many years is rare.Both endoscopic and radiological examinations are essential for the diagnosis of alimentary foreign bodies.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Foreign body in the deep neck is mostly associated with accidental ingestion of the animal spiculate bone which penetrates the full-thickness of the aerodigestive tract into the fascial spaces of the neck.In general,perforation of the esophagus often results in periesophagitis and even fatal abscesses.The presence of a giant foreign body in the neck without obvious symptoms or complications for many years is rare.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 32-year-old man who intentionally swallowed a thermometer which was unable to be located by endoscopy at his initial visit.He had no remarkable symptoms for 5 years other than paresthesia and limited movement of the left neck until 7 d before this admission.The foreign body was removed successfully by the surgery.CONCLUSION The presence of a giant foreign body in the neck without obvious symptoms or complications for many years is rare.Both endoscopic and radiological examinations are essential for the diagnosis of alimentary foreign bodies.
