Tympanostomy Tube Placement and Ear Drops: Evidence-Based Cost Saving Models

Tympanostomy tube placement is the most common surgical procedure in the pediatric population with important financial implications to our healthcare institutions. Nearly 700,000 cases are performed in the United States per year on patients under 15 years of age[1]. Otorrhea can occur after tube insertion and both intra- and post-operative instillation of antimicrobial otic drops is common practice. Prior research supports the benefits of various eardrops, including antibiotic-steroid combination formulations, in reducing the rate of otorrhea after tube insertion[2-5].
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research