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Toothbrush: an unusual foreign body in ENT practice.
G N Shirali1, R A Savant, P K Uppal
1Department of E.N.T., L.T.M.M. College and L.T.M.G. Hospital, Sion, Bombay.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|November 1, 1988
Summary
Toothbrushes are rarely found as foreign bodies in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) practices. This report details three unique cases of impacted toothbrushes encountered by clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Foreign body impaction in the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) region is uncommon.
- Toothbrushes are particularly unusual objects to become lodged in the ENT tract.
Observation:
- Presents three distinct cases of patients with impacted toothbrushes.
- Details the clinical presentation and management of each case.
Findings:
- Successfully removed impacted toothbrushes in all three presented cases.
- Highlights the rarity and challenges associated with toothbrush foreign bodies.
Implications:
- Enhances awareness among ENT specialists regarding unusual foreign body presentations.
- Informs diagnostic and treatment strategies for rare impactions.