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Edgar K. Marcuse, MD, MPH
University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Public Health Children's Orthopedic Hospital and Medical Center Seattle

JAMA. 1984;251(13):1681.

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To the Editor.—

The QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS section includes reference to a water-pick external otitis and perforation of the tympanic membrane.¹ I would very much appreciate knowing the basis for this statement. In my hospital, a water-pick instrument and other forms of water irrigation are frequently used. My personal impression is that there has been less damage to the external canal with a water-pick instrument than with the curet. I have seen no data discussing the efficacy and complications of various methods used to remove wax from the external ear. I would very much appreciate having access to the information on which the statements are based. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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