Removal of a Wire Brush Bristle from the Hypopharynx Using Suspension, Microscope, and Fluoroscopy
Wire brush bristles are an increasingly recognized hazard that can present as a foreign body in the aerodigestive tract.Due to their small size and tendency to become embedded in surrounding Rug tissue, these small metallic bristles present a unique operative challenge to otolaryngologists.Here we present a case of a 40-year-old woman who underwent