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  • Title: Sharp foreign bodies in the tracheobronchial tree.
    Author: Murthy PS, Ingle VS, George E, Ramakrishna S, Shah FA.
    Journal: Am J Otolaryngol; 2001; 22(2):154-6. PubMed ID: 11283834.
    Abstract:
    Aspiration and/or ingestion of foreign bodies is a common occurrence. Six cases of scarf pin aspiration are described. Scarf pin inhalation as a cultural and ethnic hazard in an Arab woman is highlighted. [Editorial comment: The authors illustrate the dangers of holding a straight pin in the mouth. Management of these sharp, potentially penetrating foreign bodies is described.]
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