Ibekwe T.S., Fasunla J.A., Akinola M.D., Nwaorgu O.G.B.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; Division of ENT, Department of Surgery, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, PMB 08, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
Ibekwe, T.S., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, Division of ENT, Department of Surgery, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, PMB 08, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria; Fasunla, J.A., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; Akinola, M.D., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; Nwaorgu, O.G.B., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Most ingested foreign bodies in the aero-digestive tracts in both children and adults. are not radio-opaque, and as a result, a preoperative plain radiograph may not be helpful. However, incorporating radio-opaque markers into such potential foreign bodies like toys, beads, and dentures during manufacture (as illustrated in this case of a 6-year old boy who ingested a piece of glass mirror which was easily seen on X-ray) would obviate this problem. While this may constitute some financial burden on manufacturers, the cost effectiveness on health management is non-negotiable. We suggest that appropriate authorities and regulatory bodies should enforce this through legislation. © NZMA.
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