To assess the safety and efficacy of a standardized in-office protocol for the removal of nasal foreign bodies in pediatric patients.
Approach:
Key Findings:
96% success rate in office-based removal of nasal foreign bodies.
Only 4% of patients required removal under general anesthesia.
No major complications reported, including septal perforation or significant infection.
Beads were the most common foreign bodies, followed by plastic objects and foam rubber.
Interpretation:
The standardized protocol allows for safe and effective removal of nasal foreign bodies in the office setting, minimizing the need for general anesthesia.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may have missed cases or underreported complications.
Single-surgeon setting limits generalizability.
Absence of a control group prevents assessment of specific protocol components.
Conclusion:
The study supports the use of a standardized in-office protocol for pediatric nasal foreign body removal, achieving high success rates without sedation.
