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Removal of killed insect from the external auditory canal
Removal of killed insect from the external auditory canal
Once the insect is killed by instilling mineral oil, 95% ethanol, or 1% lidocaine, it is removed under direct visualization using alligator forceps.
Adapted from illustration by Glenn Isaacson, MD.
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