Foreign Bodies in ENT in Pediatric Age Group

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The presence of foreign bodies (FB) in the ear, nose, and pharynx is indeed a common situation encountered by emergency physicians and otolaryngologists. These cases can pose significant challenges and, if not managed appropriately, may lead to life-threatening complications. It is crucial to promptly and carefully address these cases to prevent complications and ensure patient safety. As per day-to-day encountered cases, it was found that among the cases of foreign bodies (FBs) in pediatric patients presenting to the pediatric emergency unit, ear (otic) FBs accounted for the majority, nose (nasal) FBs were the second most common, and throat (pharyngolaryngeal) FBs were less frequent, the protocol for the removal of foreign bodies from the ear. It is crucial to have a systematic approach to ensure the safe and effective extraction of foreign bodies, especially in pediatric patients. This high occurrence can be attributed to the ease of identification and patient reporting, particularly for foreign bodies in accessible areas such as the ears, nose, and oropharynx. Overall, managing ear, nose, and throat (ENT) foreign bodies requires careful assessment, prompt intervention, and consideration of patient-specific factors to achieve successful outcomes while minimizing risks.

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