title: Blast injury ear in a low intensity conflict.
abstract: The Eardrum is the most sensitive organ involved i blast injury and can be ruptured at relatively low pressure differentials. This study presents 200 cases of traumatic perforation among service personnel involved in a low intensity conflict, treated in a forward zonal hospital. Most blast injuries of the tympanic membrane (TM) heal spontaneously with conservative treatment (83%).
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialit (ENT), 92 Base Hospital, USA.
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authors.lastname: Kakkar
keywords: Blast injury; traumatic perforation; tympanic membrane