This case report describes the presence of a foreign body (surgical needle) in the tonsillar area.  The needle was overlooked during surgery.  Following the surgery, the patient had no pain or other complaints related to the surgical site.  There are only a few reported cases of forgotten surgical materials in operation sites in the literature.¹

Keywords:  Foreign body, suture needle, tonsillar area

Citation:  Gündüz K , Çelenk P, Kayipmaz S .  An Unusual Foreign Body (Suturing Needle) in the Tonsillar Region.  J Contemp Dent Pract 2004 November;(5)4:148-154.