The Inhaled Foreign Body Trachea 3D Printed Anatomy Model exhibits the lower trachea and main bronchi, with a cut-open left upper lobe displaying an impacted foreign body - specifically, an inhaled rabbit vertebra. The obstruction has led to the collapse of the upper lobe, resulting in pneumonia and the presence of fibrinous exudate on the pleural surface.
Foreign body aspiration happens when an object is inhaled into the airway, leading to partial or full blockage. This poses a serious risk, especially in children, and is a major cause of accidental death globally. Individuals under 1 year old and those over 75 are particularly vulnerable to the fatal consequences of foreign body aspiration.
