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Foreign bodies in aerodigestive tract are one of the most frequently observed accidental cases in otolaryngological fields. Almost all foreign bodies are either ingested or inhaled. Authors experienced two unusual cases of foreign bodies that were not ingested or inhaled. One of them was lodged in the right lower bronchus after penetration through a wound in the neck. The other was found in the hypopharynx after penetration through a wound in the neck. Both foreign bodies were successfully removed with the endoscope. So, we present these cases with literature review. (J Clinical Otolaryngol 1999;10:100-104)