Complications of ent foreign bodies: a retrospective study

Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia

Tomita, Shiro¹  Azevedo, Andréia Aparecida de¹  Faculdade de Medicina de Valença¹  Kós, Arthur Octavio de Ávila¹  Otorrinolaringologia Sul-Fluminense¹  UFRJ¹  Figueiredo, Ricardo Rodrigues¹ 

关键词: complications;    foreign bodies;    otolaryngology.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-72992008000100002

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cervicofacial

【 摘 要 】

Foreign bodies are one of the most common ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) urgencies. Serious complications may occur, like tympanic perforations and bronchoaspiration, but they are uncommon. AIM: To analyze a 1356 foreign body series and establish causes for the complications, looking at prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 1356 patients with ear, nose and throat foreign bodies from the ENT Department of Souza Aguiar Hospital, in Rio de Janeiro, between 1992 and 2000, were analyzed in a retrospective study for parameters like age, gender, type and localization of the foreign body, time span between introduction and removal of the foreign body and complications. RESULTS: The most common foreign bodies were beans and the most frequent age was between 1 and 4 years old. Ear foreign bodies were the most common, followed by nasal foreign bodies. Complications were statistically related to time, childÂ’s age and practical experience of the physician. CONCLUSION: Most of the situations related to ENT foreign bodies are avoidable. Improvements in Public Health Assistance and otolaryngologistsÂ’ training are essential to avoid serious complications.

【 授权许可】

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