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Case series on telefono-type injuries in Mediterranean migrants

Cassone M, Lessard N, Perez Amez B
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Abstract

This case series discusses three instances of telefono-type physical violence collected during a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) mission rescuing migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Libya. These cases demonstrate the various sequelae of ear-cuffing, including subjective hearing loss, tinnitus, ear pain, tympanic membrane rupture, and infection in this under-studied type of physical violence. The authors hope this case series further demonstrates the importance of awareness and recognition of subtle presentations of different types of torture.

Countries

Libya

Subject Area

displaced populationsmigrationtorture, abuse

Languages

English
DOI
10.7146/torture.v35i1.152347
Published Date
16 May 2025
PubMed ID
40434699
Journal
Torture: quarterly journal on rehabilitation of torture victims and prevention of torture
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 35, Issue 1
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