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[Case report: swallowed hearing aid]

E K Walther1

  • 1Universitäts-Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik Bonn.

Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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An elderly man experienced acute dysphagia after swallowing a hearing aid. The device was successfully removed from his esophagus, restoring normal swallowing function without complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency, particularly in the elderly.
  • Hearing aid ingestion can lead to airway compromise and esophageal obstruction.

Observation:

  • An 86-year-old male presented with acute dysphagia.
  • Radiologic and endoscopic evaluation identified a swallowed postauricular hearing aid.
  • The hearing aid was lodged in the hypopharynx and proximal esophagus.

Findings:

  • The hearing aid was successfully removed in two parts: the earmold and the main device.
  • The extraction was performed without complications.
  • Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with normal swallowing function restored.

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Implications:

  • Prompt diagnosis and endoscopic removal are crucial for managing hearing aid ingestion.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering unusual foreign bodies in elderly patients with dysphagia.
  • Early intervention prevents potential complications such as esophageal perforation or toxic battery exposure.