Middle-ear damage caused by a defective portable headphone.
We report a case in which a defective portable headphone caused ablation of the malleus and removal of the drum. In addition to the warnings already given against the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, a warning should be given against the use of headphones of poor quality. Alternatively, headphones consisting of ear-plugs and electric wire without a metal holder should be recommended.
University ENT Department, Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.
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D002648:Child; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000293:injuries*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011845:Radio; D013637:Tape Recording; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000293:injuries; D014433:Tympanoplasty