FOREIGN BODY IN AN OBESE PATIENT: AIRWAY OF CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Authors

  • Deepanvita Saran Shri Ram Murti Smarak, Institute of Medical Sciences Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Pratishruti Shri Ram Murti Smarak, Institute of Medical Sciences Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Geeta Karki Shri Ram Murti Smarak, Institute of Medical Sciences Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Juhi Saran Shri Ram Murti Smarak, Institute of Medical Sciences Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njmr.13032023967

Keywords:

Obesity, Foreign Body Ingestion

Abstract

Airway management in obese patients is a challenging task in itself but when there is a foreign body present, it can pose a bigger threat. In this article we present a case report of successful management of a patient with morbid obesity presenting in emergency room with meat bone in oesophagus.

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Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

Saran, D., Pratishruti, Karki, G., & Saran, J. (2023). FOREIGN BODY IN AN OBESE PATIENT: AIRWAY OF CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. National Journal of Medical Research, 13(03), 103–105. https://doi.org/10.55489/njmr.13032023967

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Section

Case Report