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An elusive paper pin in the bronchus

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A case of a foreign body (paper pin) in the bronchus, which played hide and seek, frustrating several attempts at its retrieval, before its final removal, is reported. Possible explanation for its tortous sojourn is discussed.

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  1. G. Dasgupta

    Present address: Telco Hospital, Jamshedpur

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  1. Miraj Medical College, Wanless Hospital, India

    G. Dasgupta & P. B. Das

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Dasgupta, G., Das, P.B. An elusive paper pin in the bronchus. Indian J Otolaryngol 28, 194–195 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02991990

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