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[Therapeutic options after the accidental application of cyanacrylate into the outer ear canal]
N Stasche1, W Behrndt, M Bärmann
1Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Westpfalz-Klinikum, Hellmut-Hartert-Str. 1, 67655 Kaiserslautern. nstasche@westpfalz-klinikum.de
Background:
The accidental application of cyanacrylate (superglue) into the outer ear canal requires different treatments depending on location and extent.
Methods:
Two case studies are presented. Treatment included surgical removal, with or without prior conservative treatment, for complete canal obstruction, as well as conservative treatment for partial ear canal obstruction.
Results:
Because of its unique anatomy, treatment of accidentally applied superglue into the outer ear canal differs from treatment in other locations. Conservative treatment was ineffective for complete obstruction, making secondary surgical removal necessary. Partial obstruction was successfully treated conservatively. No complications were observed after the surgical removal of superglue obstructing the complete outer ear canal.
Conclusions:
Conservative treatment is adequate for cases of partial obstruction of the outer ear canal with superglue. In cases of complete obstruction or inclusion of the ear drum, surgical treatment is recommended.
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