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Case of perilymphatic fistula caused by medially displaced tympanostomy tube

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2017

J K Hajiioannou ,
S Bathala  and
C N Marnane
J K Hajiioannou*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Singleton Hospital, Abertawe Bro Morgannw University NHS Trust, Wales, UK
S Bathala
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Singleton Hospital, Abertawe Bro Morgannw University NHS Trust, Wales, UK
C N Marnane
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Singleton Hospital, Abertawe Bro Morgannw University NHS Trust, Wales, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Jiannis Hajiioannou, 24 Manor Way, Heath, Cardiff CF14 1RG, Wales, UK. E-mail: irakliotis@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Objective:

We present a rare case of perilymphatic fistula which occurred due to bony erosion by a tympanostomy tube that had migrated into and become interred in the middle-ear space.

Method:

We present a case report and a literature review concerning migration of tympanostomy tubes into the middle ear as a complication of tubes insertion.

Conclusion:

Medial migration of tympanostomy tubes into the middle-ear space is a rare complication of tympanostomy tubes insertion. To our knowledge, this is the first report of perilymphatic fistula caused by a tympanostomy tube which had migrated into the middle ear. This case highlights the need for early removal of tympanostomy tubes which migrate into the middle ear.

Keywords

Tympanostomy TubeFistulaRadiotherapy

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 123 , Issue 8 , August 2009 , pp. 928 - 930
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008

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