Eustachian Tube Foreign Body with Endoscopic-Assisted Surgical Removal.

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 for

SUBMITTER: Purnell PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6949665 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature