Highlights Foreign body aspiration into the airways is common in adults and children, especially in the extremes of age. Coughing, wheezing, and dyspnea may occur and can be life-threatening. In airway foreign body, clinical suspicion is more important than imaging exams. Bronchoscopy under general anesthesia is safe and effective for removing foreign bodies; it ensures timely relief and prevents further complications. ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the clinical, bronchoscopic, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects between children and adults. Methods: This retrospective study […]

ABSTRACT Pulmonary aspiration of gastric residues during anesthesia is a potentially fatal complication for which no specific treatment is available. The primary way to prevent its occurrence in the context of elective surgeries is adherence to fasting protocols. However, some clinical conditions can prolong the gastric emptying time, and the risk of aspiration may exist despite adequate fasting. Recognizing the risk factors for gastroparesis allows the adoption of preventive methods and is the primary way to reduce morbidity and mortality […]