The epiglottis itself can be seen as a "seagull" or inverted flat V (arrows). The tilted epiglottis has deflected the bolus into the lateral food channels, creating a filling defect or "pseudomass.
He was intubated orally with an age-appropriate endotracheal tube. Blood cultures, complete blood count and direct epiglottic culture were performed before the administration of antibiotics.
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