BMJ : British medical journal
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To determine the methods of removing ear wax used by local general practitioners and the incidence of associated complications. ⋯ About 44,000 ears are syringed each year in the area and complications requiring specialist referral are estimated to occur in 1/1000 ears syringed. The incidence of complications could be reduced by a greater awareness of the potential hazards, increased instruction of personnel, and more careful selection of patients.