Subglottic Foreign Bodies - Two Case Reports

Subglottic foreign bodies are not uncommon. Foreign bodies in respiratory tract have been major cause of morbidity. The spectrum of presentation varies widely from sudden death due to complete respiratory obstruction to accidental finding during routine investigation. Two cases of unusual subglottic foreign bodies are reported, who required emergency tracheostomy. A common problem encountered in a case of laryngeal foreign body is delayed diagnosis; and special care has to be taken not to damage the surrounding laryngeal tissues during removal.