Feasibility and Safety of Transtympanic Balloon Dilatation of Eustachian Tube

Conclusion: Transtympanic dilatation increases the patency of the Eustachian tube immediately after instrumentation. No carotid complications were observed. Continuous endoscopic control is essential to avoid subluxation of stapes. Further study of this technique is warranted to identify its role, if any, in chronic ear surgery.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Middle Ear and Mastoid Disease Source Type: research