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Middle-ear damage caused by a defective portable headphone.
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 June 2007
Abstract
We report a case in which a defective portable headphone caused ablation of the malleus and removal of the drum.
In addition to the warnings already given against the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, a warning should be given against the use of headphones of poor quality.
Alternatively, headphones consisting of ear-plugs and electric wire without a metal holder should be recommended.
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