How To Remove a Foreign Body From the External Ear By Elizabeth A Dinces, MD, MS, Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center Reviewed / Revised Jun 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Several techniques are available for removal of a foreign body from the external ear.