A Case Report Highlighting That Silica Gel Products Are Not Always Benign

Introduction: Silica gel packets are commonly used desiccants for medication products; these packets generally only pose a choking risk in young children. However, new cylindrical desiccant canisters have been developed, which may increase the risk for obstruction in adults. Case Report: An elderly...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine 2020-11, Vol.4 (4), p.576-579
Hauptverfasser: Lassiter, Nolan, Yang, Nhia, Tiyyagura, Lakshma, Whitlow, K. Scott
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction: Silica gel packets are commonly used desiccants for medication products; these packets generally only pose a choking risk in young children. However, new cylindrical desiccant canisters have been developed, which may increase the risk for obstruction in adults. Case Report: An elderly male presented to the emergency department complaining of difficulty swallowing after taking his morning medications. Through a diligent work-up a desiccant canister was found lodged in the lower esophageal sphincter. The patient was endotracheally intubated and a Roth Net retriever was used to remove the canister. Conclusion: Cylindrical desiccant canisters pose an increased risk of esophageal obstruction.
ISSN:2474-252X
2474-252X
DOI:10.5811/cpcem.2020.7.47673