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(a) Aspirated prosthesis in the left mainstem bronchus. It is situated such that the one-way valve allowed only inspiration. (b) Flexible biopsy forceps grabbing the prosthesis. (c) Left mainstem bronchus after atraumatic prosthesis removal.
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The prosthesis was found in the left mainstem bronchus (Figure 1).
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Coronal CT scan demonstrating aspirated TEP in the right mainstem bronchus.
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CT chest demonstrated a radiopaque foreign body in the right mainstem bronchus (Figure 2).
Aspirated TEP from the right mainstem bronchus.
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The otolaryngology service evaluated the patient in the ED and performed bedside flexible bronchoscopy (Olympus BF-H190) after topical lidocaine spray. The aspirated prosthesis was found in the right mainstem bronchus (Figure 3).
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Removal of aspirated TEP from the right mainstem bronchus.
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A TEP lodged in the right mainstem bronchus was removed with biopsy forceps via the endoscope channel (Figure 4).