A case of tiny foreign body hidden in the neck for 27 years

Abstract

Neck trauma has the characteristics of diversity, complexity, and danger. Mild injuries generally require debridement and suturing or symptomatic treatment. In severe cases, acute laryngeal obstruction, subcutaneous emphysema, severe deformation and collapse of laryngeal and tracheal cartilage, or damage to adjacent organs may occur. If not diagnosed in a timely manner or mishandled, it can endanger the patient’s life or leave sequelae. If foreign body residue is caused by head and neck trauma, a reasonable judgment should be made based on the patient’s condition and corresponding measures should be taken. Accurate localization of foreign bodies before and during surgery, as well as appropriate surgical methods, are key to ensuring successful treatment. This article reports a case of a small foreign body in the neck admitted to Xianning Central Hospital at the end of January 2023.