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2012 ; 30
(11
): 590-596
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Infections and foreign bodies in ENT
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Kullar P
; Yates PD
Surgery
2012[Oct]; 30
(11
): 590-596
PMID27057069
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Infections play a major role in the practice of ENT. Microbial penetration into
tissues of the head and neck can initiate a focal reaction causing superficial
self-resolving infections. However, some of these have the potential to develop
into life-threatening disease. We provide an overview of the most common ENT
infections with focus on the presentation, diagnosis and management. Foreign
bodies of the ear, nose and throat are a common presentation to primary and
emergency care. Most commonly these are seen in children and include plastic
toys, beads and foodstuffs inserted into the ears and nose. Diagnosis is often
delayed as insertion is usually not witnessed. In exceptional cases airway
foreign bodies can present as a life-threatening emergency. Removal of foreign
bodies can usually be achieved by a skilled practitioner with minimal
complications. Methods of removal include suction catheters, syringing, and use
of instrumentation. In adults, the treatment of oesophageal food bolus
obstruction may require a combination of medical and surgical intervention.