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The Use of Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty in Patients with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Retrospective Pilot Usage Experience
AbstractChronic eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition that affects a large number of adults every year. While many cases can be managed pharmacologically, there is a significant portion that does not respond to medical treatment alone. Invasive methods from the aural side like grommet or tympanic tube insertion have complications associated with it and often cannot address the underlying condition of the nasopharyngeal side of the eustachian tube. Balloon eustachian tuboplasty (BET) is a minimally invasive intervention that has been used successfully in countries like Germany and USA in the past decade. This paper pre...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - April 5, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

The History of Myringotomy and Grommets.
Abstract The first recorded myringotomy was in 1649. Astley Cooper presented 2 papers to the Royal Society in 1801, based on his observations that myringotomy could improve hearing. Widespread inappropriate use of the procedure followed, with no benefit to patients; this led to it falling from favor for many decades. Hermann Schwartze reintroduced myringotomy later in the 19th century. It had been realized earlier that the tympanic membrane heals spontaneously, and much experimentation took place in attempting to keep the perforation open. The first described grommet was made of gold foil. Other materials ...
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - March 18, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rimmer J, Giddings CE, Weir N Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: research

Inability to Mask Ventilate During Myringotomy Tube Replacement: A Case Report
We present the case of a 3-year-old female with multiple congenital anomalies, including postprandial otorrhea, who developed the inability to be mask ventilated secondary to a combination of velopharyngeal insufficiency and tympanic membrane perforation. When applied by mask, positive pressure ventilation was observed to preferentially escape the patient’s left ear, resulting in significant air leak, insufficient tidal volumes, hypoventilation, and severe hypoxemia. The problem was remedied by the insertion of a finger into the patient’s external auditory meatus, which controlled the air leak until the surgical team c...
Source: A&A Case Reports - February 1, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Adult Otogenic Meningitis in the Pneumococcal Conjugated Vaccines Era
Conclusion Micro-otoscopy should be included in the routine work-up of any suspected adult meningitis, because OgM is underdiagnosed. Unlike their impact on pediatric otitis media, PCVs did not change the epidemiology and bacteriology of OgM. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - January 27, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marom, Tal Shemesh, Shay Habashi, Nadeem Gluck, Ofer Tamir, Sharon Ovnat Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Long-term Effects of Unilateral and Bilateral Otitis Media and Myringotomy on Long-Latency Verbal and Non-Verbal Auditory-Evoked Potentials
Conclusion Children who had suffered secretory OM in the first six years of life and who had undergone myringotomy for the placement of a ventilation tube, either unilaterally or bilaterally, presented worse performance in their electrophysiological responses to verbal and nonverbal LLAEPs. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - January 8, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sanfins, Milaine Dominici Donadon, Caroline Borges, Let ícia Reis Skarzynski, Piotr H. Colella-Santos, Maria Francisca Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Randomized controlled trial of acupuncture to prevent emergence delirium in children undergoing myringotomy tube placement.
CONCLUSIONS: Intraoperative acupuncture at HT7 and ear Shen Men did not reduce PAED scores after myringotomy tube placement. Based on these data, it is therefore unlikely that alarger study of the same design would demonstrate a significant effect of intraoperative acupuncture on emergence delirium after brief sevoflurane anesthesia. However, other acupuncture points or techniques could be considered. PMID: 31808657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Anestesiologica)
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - December 7, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Minerva Anestesiol Source Type: research

Commercial Quinolone Ear Drops Cause Perforations in Intact Rat Tympanic Membranes
Conclusions: Application of commercial quinolone ear drops can cause TMPs in intact TMs. This effect appears to be drug-specific and potentiated by steroids. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - November 15, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research

Biochemical Assessment as a Domain of Nutrition Assessment: Content Analysis of Clinical Nutrition Textbooks
Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate breadth and depth of coverage of biochemical assessment in current clinical nutrition textbooks (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 25, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: J. Grommet, E. Tkachenko Tags: Sunday, October 27 Source Type: research

Day-surgery in otology: Impact study of a dedicated organizational model
ConclusionMajor otologic cases are suitable for DS. Launching this dedicated unit with its specific organization enabled a very significant increase in DS rates, probably due to greater patient satisfaction and surgeons’ growing confidence. The main pitfall was in scheduling, with surgery ending too late in the day for discharge home; this has since been corrected. (Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases)
Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases - September 21, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Anatomical Correlates and Surgical Considerations for Localized Therapeutic Hypothermia Application in Cochlear Implantation Surgery
Conclusion: Local application of therapeutic hypothermia is clinically feasible both through the facial recess and myringotomy approaches without limiting optimal surgical visualization. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)
Source: Otology and Neurotology - September 13, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Source Type: research

Meni ère's disease treated by grommet insertion.
CONCLUSIONS: Early grommet insertion with transtympanic steroid injection, combined with customised vestibular physiotherapy, may provide an alternative first-line strategy for MD, preventing further true MD attacks. In some patients, it may significantly improve hearing thresholds. PMID: 31508988 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England)
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - September 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Kanegaonkar RG, Najuko-Mafemera A, Hone R, Tikka T Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Central Diabetes Insipidus Associated with Orbital Apex Syndrome.
Abstract Orbital apex syndrome (OAS) manifests as multiple cranial nerve palsies caused by an abnormal nerve response to inflammation or other processes. Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is characterized by deficient synthesis or secretion of antidiuretic hormone. A 62-year-old woman underwent myringotomy for otitis media with effusion. Two months after the procedure, symptoms of hearing loss had not improved, and she underwent left tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy. After surgery, she presented with left ocular pain and visual loss. Neurologic examination revealed ptosis, total ophthalmoplegia, and a relati...
Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - September 6, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Yoon JH, Cho SH, Lee SH, Ma SK, Kim SW, Bae EH Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research

Evaluating short and long term outcomes following pediatric Myringoplasty with Gelfoam graft for tympanic membrane perforation following ventilation tube insertion
Myringotomy with ventilation tube (VT) insertion to treat recurrent acute otitis media and chronic secretory otitis media has become one of the most common surgical procedures performed in children. Although c... (Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - August 28, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jin Soo Song, Gerard Corsten and Liane B. Johnson Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Vestibular Dysfunction in Children Suffering from Otitis Media with Effusion: Does Grommet Help? An Observational Study Using Computerized Static Posturography
This study assesses balance in children suffering from OME pre and post operatively using computerized static posturography. 50 children of 3 –6 years, suffering from OME were included in this observational descriptive study. These patients underwent myringotomy and grommet insertion. The balance was evaluated pre and post operatively after 3 months using computerized static posturography with Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interac tion on Balance under four conditions, namely eyes open/closed on firm surface/foam. Posturography mean sway velocity was deranged in these children preoperatively and it showed statistic...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - August 8, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Factors affecting the treatment outcomes of myringoplasty in patients with small tympanic membrane perforations
ConclusionAs for surgical repair for the small tympanic membrane perforations with a history of chronic otitis media, age, cigarette smoking, mean air conduction threshold, and mean bone conduction threshold were associated with surgical outcomes; cigarette smoking was the independent predictive prognostic factor for the surgical outcomes. (Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - August 2, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research