An unusual foreign body (suturing needle) in the tonsillar region

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2004 Nov 15;5(4):148-54.

Abstract

This case report describes the presence of a foreign body (surgical needle) in the tonsillar area. The needle was overlooked during surgery. Following the surgery, the patient had no pain or other complaints related to the surgical site. There are only a few reported cases of forgotten surgical materials in operation sites in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Foreign Bodies* / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign Bodies* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Needles*
  • Pharynx*
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Suture Techniques / adverse effects
  • Suture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Tonsillectomy / adverse effects
  • Tonsillectomy / instrumentation*