ReviewThe Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology2019
Clinical Approach After Complicated Ear Mold Fitting: A Case Series of Six Patients and Evaluation of Literature.
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- Hearing Aid Silicone Impression Material Discovered During Exploration of the Middle Ear: 2 Case Reports and Literature Review.The journal of international advanced otology · 2024Review
- A Novel Ear Impression-Taking Method Using Structured Light Imaging and Machine Learning: A Pilot Proof of Concept Study with Patients' Feedback on Prototype.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Extraction of a Foreign Body From the Middle Ear Following a Complicated Hearing Aid Fitting: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- Foreign Body Complications in Ears due to Mishandled Hearing Aid Fitting and Proposed Clinical Guidelines to Address the Complications.Journal of Korean medical science · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesInsertion of mold material into the middle ear is a complication of molding procedure for ear impression. These cases are referred to an ENT specialist. There is no standardized approach to this problem. Literature shows different clinical strategies. The aim of this study is to share our experience and to analyze the adverse outcome of different clinical approaches.
methodsA case series of six patients with molding material inside the middle ear after complicated molding procedure for swimming earplugs are described. Additionally, available literature was reviewed to analyze results of the clinical approach after iatrogenic molding procedures. Forty-nine ears were included.
resultsIn-office removal of the material is associated with a significant risk of adverse outcome if the eardrum cannot be examined. This also accounts for ossicular involvement.
conclusionsTemporal bone CT is advised in patients after complicated ear mold fitting if the tympanic membrane cannot be examined completely or the middle ear is involved. Blind removal should be avoided. Retroauricular transcanal tympanotomy or transmastoidal tympanotomy with facial recess approach is best practice in case the mold material has entered the middle ear. A clinical treatment algorithm is presented.
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