Trauma To The External Auditory Canal And Temporal Bone

Pediatric External Auditory Canal Foreign Bodies: A Review of 698 Cases

“…The difficulty in removing these FBs was demonstrated by the significantly large difference in the success of removing these objects with DV versus OTM (33% versus 77%). Because of such findings, much of the current pediatric and otolaryngic literature recommends OTO referral for FBs wedged in the medial EAC or against the TM 3–5 …”

“…Because of such findings, much of the current pediatric and otolaryngic literature recommends OTO referral for FBs wedged in the medial EAC or against the TM. [3][4][5] Length of time that an FB is present prior to removal is also likely to impact its ease of removal. Objects in the ear for a prolonged period of time may result in an inflammatory response that sensitizes the EAC or causes edema, making removal much more difficult.…”

“…Earlier studies have suggested that FBs near the tympanic membrane (TM) or FBs with sharp edges are indications for referral to an otolaryngologist (OTO) 3,4 . It has also been suggested that patients with previous unsuccessful attempts at FB removal should have an OTO referral 5,6 …”

“…Earlier studies have suggested that FBs near the tympanic membrane (TM) or FBs with sharp edges are indications for referral to an otolaryngologist (OTO). 3,4 It has also been suggested that patients with previous unsuccessful attempts at FB removal should have an OTO referral. 5,6 This is the first large study to categorize EAC FB characteristics, patient characteristics, and management techniques and to analyze patient outcomes based on these factors.…”