Mid-term evaluation of the surgical management of patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction: a STROBE observational study
ConclusionSurgical intervention for PET was found to be effective, achieving complete symptom relief in 53% of cases and significantly improving quality of life 2 years post-surgery. However, a substantial portion of cases necessitated one or more re-interventions. The durability of effectiveness appears to diminish over time. (Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - December 27, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Prevalence of perilymphatic fistula in patients with sudden-onset sensorineural hearing loss as diagnosed by Cochlin-tomoprotein (CTP) biomarker detection: its association with age, hearing severity, and treatment outcomes
ConclusionThis study is the first prospective investigation demonstrating a positive relationship between CTP values, age, and hearing severity in SSNHL, indicating that PLF might be the essential cause of SSNHL, particularly in the elderly. Our findings suggest that IT-DEX may be less effective for PLF-associated SSNHL. Future research could reveal that PLF repair surgery is a viable treatment strategy for SSNHL. This study was registered under the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000010837) on 30/May/2013. (Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - December 21, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
