An asymptomatic bronchial foreign body in a child-a rare case report with review of literature

We present a case report of a child with bronchial foreign body without any presenting symptoms. After evaluating the history and examination child was sent for x ray chest which showed a radioopaque foreign in left main bronchus. Patient was taken to OR and rigid bronchoscopy guided removal of foreign body was done. Postoperative course was uneventful. We conclude that in all suspected cases of foreign body diagnostic bronchoscopy should be considered.