Fluoroscopic localization of a retained intranasal ballistic foreign body in an unexpected location
Stewart, C.; Le, C.; Stewart, T.
Ear Nose and Throat Journal 89(12): 591-593
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1942-7522 PMID: 21174277 Document Number: 642259
Otolaryngologists are frequently asked to evaluate impacted nasal foreign bodies in children. Multiple techniques have been used for the removal of these objects. We describe what we believe is a previously unreported mechanism of nasal foreign-body impaction and the novel method we used to remove it. We also review the literature on retained ballistic nasal foreign bodies, including their management and complications.