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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.

DISCUSSION: 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.

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