ArticleAnnals of maxillofacial surgery
Management of Accidental Aspiration of a Broken Luer Slip Needle during Intraoral Irrigation - A Case Report.
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Rationale: Aspiration of a dental irrigation needle during an intraoral procedure is rare but potentially life-threatening, especially in children. This case emphasises the need for careful instrument handling and prompt intervention. Patient Concerns: A 5-year-old child aspirated a broken irrigation needle during a dental procedure. The parents were highly concerned, though the child had no immediate respiratory distress. Imaging confirmed the needle lodged in the hypopharynx. Diagnosis: The primary diagnosis was an aspirated dental needle. Treatment and Outcome: Due to airway obstruction risk, the needle was urgently removed under general anaesthesia. The procedure was uneventful, and follow-up for two weeks showed no complications. Take-away Lessons: This case highlights the importance of preventing instrument breakage/slippage during dental procedures and the need for early recognition and emergency management of airway foreign bodies to avoid serious complications.
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