In 9 patients (11.2%) the acts that lead to FBA were not identified by the patients.Ĭonclusions: Flexible bronchoscopy is successful in retrieving airway foreign bodies (88.8%). The gestures that lead to FBA by the patients were during laughter in 28 cases (35%), chalking (26.2%), talking (15%) and sneezing (8.8%). Sixty-two (77.5%) of FB inhalation were pins, followed by seeds in 6 patients (7.5%), and plastic toys in 5 patients (6.3%). The most common location of FB was either right or left lower lobe bronchus (16, 20%). Chest X-ray showed radiopaque foreign body in 78.8% of the patients, normal chest radiology in 8.8% and right lower lobe consolidation in 6.3%. The most frequent symptom was paroxysmal cough (61.3%), followed by expectoration, fever or wheezing, hemoptysis and dyspnea. Results: Among the patients, only 88.8% had a definite history of FBA. The clinical manifestations, radiological findings and bronchoscopic findings of the procedure were analyzed. Sixty-four were females and 16 cases were males, their age ranged from 2 to 52 years. They were 61 pediatric cases and 19 adult cases.

Methods: A total of 80 patients with FBA were included in the study. This study aimed to report our experience in airway foreign body removal by flexible bronchoscopy. Background: Foreign body aspiration (FBA) into the tracheobronchial tree is a serious problem necessitating prompt recognition and management.

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