Lateral Migration of a Eustachian Tube Shim Into the Middle Ear.

Hahn, Yoav; Ji, Hongzhao; Sakano, Hitomi · Laryngoscope · 2025

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This is the first report of lateral displacement of a shim into the middle ear space, resulting in chronic otomastoiditis and the need for surgical removal by tympanomastoidectomy. Long-term monitoring and suturing the shim to prevent displacement should be considered.

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