The Hidden Hazards of Vaping.

Usman, Ayaantuu F; Khaja, Sobia F · Laryngoscope · 2026

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 31 year old male presented with a penetrating oropharyngeal injury following a motor vehicle collision and was found to have a retained metallic foreign body suspected to be part of a vape pen. The foreign body was abutting the carotid artery and was removed via a combined transoral and transcervical approach. This case highlights a novel mechanism of head and neck trauma and emphasizes the importance of understanding a wide spectrum of unique injuries.