Unusual Foreign Body in the Middle Ear: Surgical Removal of a Live Ant Entering the Tympanic Cavity Through an Ear Drum Perforation.

This case report details the unusual occurrence of a live ant invading the middle ear cavity through a pre-existing perforation in the tympanic membrane of a 42-year-old female patient. She presented to an outpatient clinic with symptoms of sudden-onset tinnitus ("ringing") and a foreign body sensation in her left ear. Otomicroscopy revealed an oval-shaped perforation in the posterior part of the left tympanic membrane, through which a dark, moving foreign object was observed in the middle ear.

Clinical Analysis of Transoral Approach Surgery for Removal of Migrating Pharyngeal Foreign Bodies.

To present our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the migrating pharyngeal foreign bodies. Seven patients with migrating pharyngeal foreign bodies were retrospectively reviewed. The following data were collected: symptoms, time of onset, examination methods, buried sites of foreign bodies, methods of removal, and clinical outcomes.

Foreign bodies in the ear and nose of the Australian paediatric population: A standardised approach.

Background: Foreign bodies (FBs) in the ears and nose are common presentations among paediatric patients, necessitating prompt and appropriate management to avoid potential complications.

Objective: This article presents a standardised approach for FB retrieval based on local clinical data from a tertiary paediatric centre, addressing the challenges of identifying patients requiring specialist referral.

Discussion: The approach involves a detailed initial consultation and succinct examination to determine the most suitable retrieval method.

Clinical Features and Complications of External Auditory Canal Foreign Bodies in the ENT Emergency Unit.

To determine the risk factor for developing complications in patients undergoing removal procedures for foreign bodies (FBs) in the external auditory canal (EAC) in the otolaryngology (ENT) emergency unit. Cases involving patients with EAC FBs treated at the ENT emergency unit of a tertiary medical center were retrospectively recruited. Patients were classified into the age < 10 years and ≥10 years groups.

Middle Ear Welding Injury: Case Report and Literature Review.

Damage to the middle ear (ME) caused by penetrating welding sparks can lead to a variety of adverse outcomes. An exhaustive review of the literature is lacking, particularly with regard to clinical presentation, diagnostic-therapeutic work-up, and outcomes. Here we describe the clinical details of an injury caused by the largest welding foreign body ever reported in the ME.

Video-Assisted Ventral Bulla Osteotomy to Remove a Bullet Foreign Body in a Cat.

A 7 yr old castrated male domestic shorthair presented for assessment of a chronic left head tilt, losses of balance, and positional nystagmus. A computed tomographic scan of the head revealed several fragments of a metallic foreign body in the left tympanic cavity. The foreign material was removed under endoscopic assistance through a minimally invasive ventral bulla osteotomy.

Hearing Aid Silicone Impression Material Discovered During Exploration of the Middle Ear: 2 Case Reports and Literature Review.

It is unusual to see complications with the preparation of ear mold in order to get hearing aids for children who are in need. However, we came across 2 cases who had a foreign body retained in the middle ear after a long period of time from taking silicon mold impression for hearing aid fitting. One patient presented after 2 years, and the other patient presented after 10 years of hearing aid fitting.

Evaluation of the Quality and Readability of Web-Based Information Regarding Foreign Bodies of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Qualitative Content Analysis.

Background: Foreign body (FB) inhalation, ingestion, and insertion account for 11% of emergency admissions for ear, nose, and throat conditions. Children are disproportionately affected, and urgent intervention may be needed to maintain airway patency and prevent blood vessel occlusion. High-quality, readable online information could help reduce poor outcomes from FBs.

Transsphenoidal retrieval of a needlefish beak remnants from the optic canal.

Penetrating orbital trauma from marine creatures, especially needlefish, should be considered after injuries sustained in open water. Advances in endoscopic sinus surgery have enabled surgeons to remove certain orbital foreign bodies through endoscopic endonasal approaches. 3D segmentation is a valuable pre-operative tool in complex endoscopic orbital cases.

Otology: Cerumen Impaction and Aural Foreign Bodies.

Cerumen lubricates and protects the external auditory canal, but excess accumulation can lead to ear fullness, itching, otalgia, discharge, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Cerumen should be treated whenever symptoms are present or if it limits diagnosis by preventing a needed otoscopic examination. Clinicians should evaluate for cerumen impaction in those using hearing aids and patients with intellectual disability.

Complications Associated with AMBU™ Scope Use: An FDA MAUDE Analysis.

Ambu® aScope™ is a disposable flexible videoscope used for a wide range of medical procedures. However, adverse events associated with this device can occur. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database was explored for patient-related adverse events associated with Ambu® aScope™ use between January 1, 2000 and December 15, 2023.

Role of Virtual Bronchoscopy in Evaluation of Suspected Foreign Body in Children's Tracheobronchial Tree.

 The presence of foreign bodies in the airways remain a diagnostic challenge to healthcare professionals. They can become life threatening emergencies that require immediate intervention or go unnoticed for weeks and even months. Prevention is best but early recognition remains a critical factor in treatment of foreign body inhalation in children.

Retained foreign body in nose following eye injury.

A man in his 60s presented with diminution of vision of the left eye with nasal bleeding after accidental fall. On examination his left upper eyelid was lacerated and left temporal sclera was punctured which was repaired under local anaesthesia after which he was discharged by ophthalmologists but continued to complain of pain and left nasal obstruction. A non-contrast CT of paranasal sinuses revealed fracture of medial wall of left orbit, left ethmoid haemosinus and a metallic foreign body (FB) in the septum and anterior face of sphenoid.

Visual Outcomes and Risk of Endophthalmitis in Open Globe Injuries without Intraocular Foreign Bodies with Delayed Repair.

Purpose: To assess and compare the rate of endophthalmitis and visual outcomes in cases of open globe injuries (OGIs) without intraocular foreign bodies repaired within and greater than 24 hours from the time of injury.

Design: A retrospective review of 2002 cases of OGIs presenting to a single institution.

Participants: Patients with OGIs were admitted and managed according to a standardized protocol.

Pseudofilariasis, a Presenting Sign of Alkaptonuria.

Purpose: To report the association of Pseudofilariasis as a presenting sign of Alkaptonuria.

Method: Case Report.

Results: A 49-year-old Indian man was referred because of wormlike objects in his left conjunctiva.

Removal of Cyanoacrylate Glue From the External Auditory Canal With Hydrogen Peroxide and Acetic Acid: A Case Report.

Ear canal foreign bodies are commonly encountered in the field of otolaryngology. This is especially common in the pediatric otolaryngology discipline. As a foreign body, cyanoacrylate glue (also called "super glue") can be difficult to remove and cause significant patient distress.

Unusual Case of Esophageal Foreign Body: A Whole Mantis Shrimp.

Esophageal foreign bodies (FBs) are one of the common emergencies in otolaryngology, usually involving objects accidentally swallowed, and generally do not result in severe respiratory distress. This article presents an extremely rare case of an esophageal FB, where a 44-year-old man accidentally ingested an entire mantis shrimp while sucking its flavored tail, and was sent to the emergency department for severe throat pain and difficulty breathing. We immediately performed a laryngoscopy that revealed the FB that obstructs the entrance of the esophagus, obstructing the glottis due to the long shape of the shrimp.