Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Foreign Bodies in Otorhinolaryngology Practice : our Experience

Dr. Smitha S. G, Dr. Amrita Suzanne Mathew

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Objectives-To study the incidence, types, management and complications of foreign bodies encountered in the ear and upper aerodigestive tract. Methods-100 patients with foreign bodies in the ear/upper aerodigestive tract,consenting to photographic documentation,investigations and removal of foreign body were included.Foreign body beyond the oesophagus/in lung was excluded.History,examination,investigation and documentation,followed by appropriate removal was done.Complications,if any,were noted. Results-Majority(55%) were aged 0-10years.87% presented with complaints of foreign body; incidental finding in 13%.Commonest sites in descending order of frequency in children were ear,nose,pharynx,oesophagus and trachea-onchi. In adults,the sites of occurrence were ear,pharynx,oesophagus,nose and trachea-onchi in descending order.100% of foreign bodies were successfully removed.16% required general anaesthesia for removal; 84% were removed on an outpatient basis.15% had complications secondary to the foreign body; no mortalities were noted. Conclusion-Foreign bodies in ENT are more common in children.Appropriate and early intervention minimises complications.Prevention is essential by increasing awareness about its dangers.

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Dr.Smitha S.G,Dr.Amrita Suzanne Mathew Foreign Bodies in Otorhinolaryngology Practice : our Experience International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 1 January 2015

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