Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-5848
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0777-977X
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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
College/Unit
School of Medicine
Department/Program/Center
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives. Foreign bodies of the external and middle ear are not uncommon; however, foreign bodies in the eustachian tube are rare. Here we describe the presentation, imaging, and endoscopic-assisted surgical management of a case of eustachian tube foreign body. Methods. A 34-year-old male was seen for evaluation of foreign body of the left eustachian tube while working with metal at a machine shop. Imaging and surgical management are highlighted and review of available literature regarding foreign bodies of the eustachian tube is presented. Results. A CT scan revealed a foreign body present approximately 1 cm into the bony eustachian tube. The patient underwent middle ear exploration which required endoscopic assistance to adequately visualize the foreign body. The foreign body was unable to be removed and required the creation of a bony tunnel lateral to the eustachian tube for visualization and access to the foreign body. Conclusions. This report presents a rare case of eustachian tube foreign body. Use of the endoscope during the surgical removal greatly enhanced the ease and safety of removal. This report also highlights the importance of ear protection with any machining and welding work.
Digital Commons Citation
Purnell, Phillip R.; Bender Heine, Adam; Zalzal, Habib; Tarabishy, Abdul R.; and Casis, Adam, "Eustachian Tube Foreign Body with Endoscopic-Assisted Surgical Removal" (2019). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 1378.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/1378
Source Citation
Purnell, P. R., Bender-Heine, A., Zalzal, H., Tarabishy, A. R., & Cassis, A. (2019). Eustachian Tube Foreign Body with Endoscopic-Assisted Surgical Removal. Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2019, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5236429
Comments
Copyright © 2019 Phillip R. Purnell et al. *is is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.