# A Large Board Pin in the Right Main Bronchus: A Case Report With Review of Literature

## TL;DR

A 16-year-old boy aspirated a large board pin into his bronchus but remained mostly symptom-free, and it was successfully removed without surgery.

## Contribution

This case highlights the rare occurrence of a large foreign body aspiration with minimal symptoms and no internal injury during removal.

## Key findings

- A large board pin was aspirated into the right main bronchus without causing significant symptoms.
- The foreign body was successfully removed using a rigid bronchoscope without surgical intervention.
- No internal injury was observed during the extraction process.

## Abstract

Foreign body (FB) aspiration is one of the most common emergency scenarios in cardiothoracic surgery and ENT unit consultations. We present the case of a 16-year-old male student who inadvertently ingested board pins while enjoying leftover savory. Despite the initial shock, he promptly sought evaluation at the local primary care facility. Remarkably, he remained largely asymptomatic. A subsequent chest radiograph revealed a radiopaque FB lodged in the right main bronchus. Employing a rigid bronchoscope, we successfully extracted the FB, obviating the need for open surgical intervention. What sets this case apart is the unusual combination of a large FB aspiration with minimal symptoms and the absence of internal injury during retrieval.