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ENT Foreign Bodies: An Experience

Al Hussein Awad1, Mostafa ElTaher1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|April 6, 2018
PubMed

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Ear, nose, and throat foreign bodies are common emergencies, especially in children. Proper management is crucial to prevent serious complications from these incidents.

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Foreign bodies (FBs) in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) are frequent occurrences, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • The spectrum of complications associated with ENT FBs ranges from minor issues to life-threatening conditions, necessitating prompt recognition and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics, removal techniques, outcomes, and complications of ENT foreign bodies.
  • To analyze data from a tertiary referral hospital to understand the epidemiology and management of ENT FBs.

Main Methods:

  • A hospital-based, cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted from July 2014 to June 2016.
  • Data were collected from 1,013 patients (mean age 12.5 years) presenting with ENT foreign bodies.

Main Results:

  • Foreign bodies constituted 30% of ENT emergencies, with children under 6 years old being the most affected group.
  • Swallowed foreign bodies were most common (53.6%), followed by aural (24.68%), nasal (19%), and inhaled (2.6%).
  • General anesthesia was required for the removal of 54.69% of ENT foreign bodies.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat are a significant cause of emergency visits in otorhinolaryngology.
  • Children are the primary demographic affected by ENT foreign bodies, with the throat being the most common site of impaction.
  • Effective management of ENT foreign bodies is essential to mitigate potential complications.

Keywords:
emergencyforeign bodiesotorhinolaryngology

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