Nasal magnetic foreign body: a sticky topic.
BACKGROUND
Magnetic earrings are becoming a popular item for both adults and children. In recent years, there have been case reports describing how two magnetic rings become affixed to the nasal septum.


CONCLUSIONS
We report the use of two cardiac pacemaker magnets and two micro polypus forceps to remove the magnetic rings via induced magnetism.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of magnetized instruments demonstrates a safe and effective way to remove impacted magnetic foreign bodies from the nose.
Yeh
Benson
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201, USA.
Roberson
James Roland
JR
D000328:Adult; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D060526:Magnetic Fields; D059346:Magnets / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose