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[Foreign bodies (disk batteries) in the nose].
E M Mazur1, Iu L Soldatskiĭ2, A M Ivanenko1
1Morozovskaia DGKB Departamenta zdravookhraneniia Moskvy, Moskva, Rossiia, 119049.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|March 4, 2015
Summary
Prompt removal of nasal foreign bodies like disk batteries in children is crucial. Early removal (under 5 hours) allows full nasal cavity structure restoration, preventing long-term septal and turbinate damage.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Context:
- Disk battery foreign bodies in the pediatric nasal cavity present a unique clinical challenge.
- Timely intervention is critical to prevent severe sequelae.
Purpose:
- To analyze the treatment outcomes of pediatric nasal foreign body removal, specifically disk batteries.
- To correlate the duration of foreign body retention with the severity of nasal cavity damage.
Summary:
- Analysis of 8 children treated for nasal disk battery removal revealed that prompt intervention (within 5 hours) facilitates complete structural restoration.
- Prolonged retention leads to significant post-traumatic defects, including septal perforations and inferior turbinate injuries.
- Immediate removal followed by diligent medical observation is recommended for managing necrotic tissue and healing defects.
Impact:
- Highlights the time-sensitive nature of nasal foreign body management in children.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the potential for severe complications with delayed treatment.
- Emphasizes the importance of prompt surgical intervention and post-operative care for optimal outcomes.
