A Case of Delayed Impacted Foreign Body in Ear

Background: According to reports, 11% of patients presenting to ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergency have foreign bodies in their ear, nose and throat. Foreign bodies are more common in children and people with learning disabilities. The consequences of foreign bodies can range from minor irritations to major complications. Studies have shown that the risk of complications increases with increasing exposure to foreign bodies and attempts to remove them. Aims and Objectives: The aim and objective of the case report was to improve awareness among clinicians about impact of ear foreign body and also to discuss its management. Results: The case was managed by foreign body removal followed by Tympanoplasty which showed significant improvement in hearing. Conclusion: Foreign body in ear can present with complications like tympanic membrane perforation which may require surgical repair. Early detection and removal of foreign body is essential to prevent such complications. Keywords: External auditory canal (EAC), Foreign body Tympanic membrane perforation. Salman Khan, Anuja Bhargava, S.M. Faiz, Saurabh Srivastava, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Eshani Dutta Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, UP, India

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