| Literature DB >> 19884847 |
Emin Karaman1, Mustafa Samasti, Gkioukxel Saritzali, Sinem Ozdemir, Mehmet C Halil, Huseyin Isildak.
Abstract
Myiasis has been defined as the infestation of tissue with dipterous larvae that feed on the host's dead or living tissue. A new clinical report of otomyiasis in a 57-year-old woman caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica was reported. A review of the English language literature reveals 5 articles on otomyiasis cases caused by W. magnifica. Although it is not a frequent manifestation in otorhinolaryngology, the opportunity of its occurrence always exists. In the treatment, a combination of suctioning and alligator forceps was used to remove larvae. Also, tympanoplasty was performed for the reconstruction of perforated ear.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19884847 DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181bec66e
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Craniofac Surg ISSN: 1049-2275 Impact factor: 1.046