Foreign bodies in the nasal cavities: a comprehensive review of the aetiology, diagnostic pointers, and therapeutic measures

Otolaryngologists frequently encounter nasal foreign bodies, particularly a mong children and mentally retarded patients. There are isolated reports de scribing the removal of unusual foreign bodies from the nose. But no compre hensive reviews of this important subject have been published for many year s. This article includes a detailed discussion of the different types of na sal foreign bodies, the various clinical presentations, management options, and complications associated with nasal foreign bodies.