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Auditory tube function in chronic otitis media.

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: Eustachain tube function was examined by the inflation-deflation test in 25 patients (29 ears) with otitis media chronica (OMC). In comparison with four normal controls, both passive and active ventilation functions of the tube in OMC were impaired, especially active ventilation. Patients with otorrhea showed more impairment of both active and passive ventilation function than did those with dry ears. Patients treated with tympanoplasty type III or IV showed more impaired active ventilation function than did those treated with tympanoplasty type I. These results indicate that the degree of impairment of Eustachian tube function is nearly proportional to the degree of pathological change in OMC.

Source: Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica

DOI: 10.5631/jibirin.79.37

Authors: Haruo TAKAHASHI, Etsuo YAMAMOTO, Yoshinobu HIRONO, Iwao HONJO

Institution: Kyoto University

Language: English

Topic: Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2330938693

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