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Ear Cotton Buds Forgotten in External Ear Canals

Year 2014, Volume: 39 Issue: 2, 373 - 376, 22.07.2014
https://doi.org/10.17826/cutf.76629

Abstract

Foreign bodies in the external canal of the ear are an emergency problem encountered by the otolaryngologist almost every day. Foreign bodies may cause hearing loss, pain, severe itching, ear discharge, tinnitus and vertigo. There is also great risk for complications during the removal of foreign bodies. An 82 years old male patient with dementia suffering from hearing loss, pain, itching and ear discharge in both ears was referred to our clinic as an emergency case. Otoscopic examination revealed multiple nonmetallic foreign bodies, whitish/yellowish cottony material, at both ears. All cotton foreign bodies were removed with alligator in the surgery room without use of any anesthetic agents. The management of patients with ear foreign bodies must be carried out by the otorhinolaryngologist or skilled professional with the use of suitable material to minimise complications or prevent further damages.

References

  • Silva BSR, Souza LO, Camera MG, Tamiso AGB, Castanheira VR. Foreign bodies in otorhinolaryngology: a study of 128 cases. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009;13: 394–9.
  • Endican S, Garap JP, Dubey SP. Ear, nose and throat foreign bodies in Melanesian children:An analysis of 1037 cases. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006;70:1539-45.
  • Ijaduola GT, Okeowo PA. Foreign body in the ear and its importance: the Nigerian experience. J Trop Pediatr. 1986;32:4-6.
  • Iseh KR, Yahaya M. Ear foreign bodies: observations on the clinical profile in Sokoto, Nigeria. Ann Afr Med. 2008;7:18-23.
  • Fasunla J, Ibekwe T, Adeosun A. Preventable risks in the management of aural foreign bodies in western Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2006;71: 191-5.
  • Ryan C, Ghosh A, Wilson-Boyd B, Smit D, O'Leary S. Presentation and management of aural foreign bodies in two Australian emergency departments Emerg Med Australas. 2006;18:372-8.
  • Srivastava G. Foreign bodies in the oropharynx, gastointestinal tract, ear and nose. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 2010;11:81-94.
  • Fritz S, Kelen GD, Sivertson KT. Foreign bodies of the external auditory canal. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1987;5:183-92 .
  • Yazışma Adresi / Address for Correspondence: Dr. Ömer Sağlam Kasımpaşa Asker Hastanesi Kulak, Burun, Boğaz Hastalıkları Kliniği İSTANBUL Email: drsaglam@yahoo.com geliş tarihi/received :15.08.2013 kabul tarihi/accepted:16.09.2013.

Her İki Dış Kulak Yolunda Unutulmuş Kulak Çöpü Pamukları

Year 2014, Volume: 39 Issue: 2, 373 - 376, 22.07.2014
https://doi.org/10.17826/cutf.76629

Abstract

Dış kulak yolu yabancı cisimleri hemen her gün kulak burun boğaz uzmanları tarafından karşılaşılan bir acil sorundur. Yabancı cisimler işitme kaybı, ağrı, şiddetli kaşıntı, kulak akıntısı, çınlama ve baş dönmesine neden olabilir. Aynı zamanda yabancı cismin çıkarılması sırasında da komplikasyonlar açısından büyük riskler vardır. 82 yaşında demans hastalığı olan ve işitme kaybı, ağrı, şiddetli kaşıntı, kulak akıntısı rahatsızlığı çeken erkek hasta kliniğimize acil vaka olarak yönlendirildi. Otoskopik muayenesinde her iki kulakta metalik olmayan beyaz/sarımsı renkte pamuksu görünümü olan yabancı cisimler tespit edildi. Tüm pamuk yabancı cisimler cerrahi odasında herhangi bir anestezik ilaç kullanmaksızın aligatör yardımıyla çıkarıldı. Kulakta yabancı cisim olan hastalara yaklaşım komplikasyonların azaltılması ya da ileri hasarların önlenmesi açısından tecrübeli eleman yada KBB uzmanı tarafından uygun ekipman kullanılarak yapılmalıdır.

References

  • Silva BSR, Souza LO, Camera MG, Tamiso AGB, Castanheira VR. Foreign bodies in otorhinolaryngology: a study of 128 cases. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009;13: 394–9.
  • Endican S, Garap JP, Dubey SP. Ear, nose and throat foreign bodies in Melanesian children:An analysis of 1037 cases. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006;70:1539-45.
  • Ijaduola GT, Okeowo PA. Foreign body in the ear and its importance: the Nigerian experience. J Trop Pediatr. 1986;32:4-6.
  • Iseh KR, Yahaya M. Ear foreign bodies: observations on the clinical profile in Sokoto, Nigeria. Ann Afr Med. 2008;7:18-23.
  • Fasunla J, Ibekwe T, Adeosun A. Preventable risks in the management of aural foreign bodies in western Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2006;71: 191-5.
  • Ryan C, Ghosh A, Wilson-Boyd B, Smit D, O'Leary S. Presentation and management of aural foreign bodies in two Australian emergency departments Emerg Med Australas. 2006;18:372-8.
  • Srivastava G. Foreign bodies in the oropharynx, gastointestinal tract, ear and nose. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 2010;11:81-94.
  • Fritz S, Kelen GD, Sivertson KT. Foreign bodies of the external auditory canal. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1987;5:183-92 .
  • Yazışma Adresi / Address for Correspondence: Dr. Ömer Sağlam Kasımpaşa Asker Hastanesi Kulak, Burun, Boğaz Hastalıkları Kliniği İSTANBUL Email: drsaglam@yahoo.com geliş tarihi/received :15.08.2013 kabul tarihi/accepted:16.09.2013.
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Primary Language Turkish
Journal Section Research
Authors

Ömer Sağlam This is me

Bülent Saat This is me

Engin Dursun This is me

Bilal Çetin This is me

Uğur Karapınar This is me

Murat Şahan This is me

Mustafa Güneş This is me

İnci Taşcan This is me

Publication Date July 22, 2014
Published in Issue Year 2014 Volume: 39 Issue: 2

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MLA Sağlam, Ömer et al. “Her İki Dış Kulak Yolunda Unutulmuş Kulak Çöpü Pamukları”. Cukurova Medical Journal, vol. 39, no. 2, 2014, pp. 373-6, doi:10.17826/cutf.76629.