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Middle ear foreign body. A hearing aid complication.

R M Kiskaddon, C T Sasaki

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |November 1, 1983
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    Hearing aid molding misplaced in the middle ear caused chronic ear disease symptoms. Surgical removal was necessary due to ossicle fixation, highlighting potential hearing aid risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Medical Device Complications

    Background:

    • Hearing aids are common assistive devices for hearing loss.
    • Proper fitting and placement are crucial for device efficacy and patient safety.

    Observation:

    • A case of inadvertent placement of hearing aid molding within the middle ear space is presented.
    • The foreign body led to symptoms indicative of chronic ear disease.

    Findings:

    • Symptoms included otalgia, otorrhea, vertigo, and progressive neurosensory hearing loss.
    • Conservative management was ineffective; the molding was fixed to the ossicles.
    • Surgical removal via mastoidectomy with facial recess approach was required.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores that hearing aids, despite their benefits, are not without potential risks.
    • Foreign body complications in the middle ear necessitate careful diagnosis and management.
    • Physicians should consider device-related issues in patients presenting with chronic ear symptoms.

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