Esophageal Foreign Body: An Uncommon Cause of Stridor

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Abstract
Esophageal foreign bodies do not commonly cause inspiratory stridor. Esophageal foreign bodies are considered in the child who presents with anorexia, dysphagia, and drooling. This diagnosis is not so readily apparent when the child has the symptom of stridor only.1 The diagnosis must be made early and appropriate treatment initiated. Undue delay can lead to complications such as esophageal ulcerations, stenosis, perforation, mediastinitis or aspiration pneumonia. The otolaryngological and radiological literature has placed more emphasis on inhaled and ingested foreign bodies than has the pediatric literature.

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