Endoscopy Guided Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: Our Experiences [PDF]
Introduction: Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction is a common clinical entity but its treatment is still challenging to Otorhinolaryngologists. This study is done to know the effectiveness of transnasal endoscopic balloon dilatation of eustachian tube for ...
Santosh-Kumar Swain +2 more
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Objective: To report outcomes of balloon dilation Eustachian tuboplasty combined with tympanostomy tube insertion and middle ear pressure equalization therapy in treatment of recurrent secretory otitis media.
Gendi Yin, Jingqian Tan, Peng Li
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Effect of head and neck radiotherapy on the Eustachian tube functions
Background Nowadays, radiotherapy is widely used in management of many types of tumors including head and neck tumors; in this study, we concerned with its reverse effects on the Eustachian tube functions and if this effect is temporary or permanent ...
Ahmed Abdullah Hamd +4 more
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Analysis of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction by Dynamic Slow Motion Video Endoscopy and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire in Chronic Otitis Media [PDF]
Objectives Eustachian tube dysfunction has been associated with most cases of middle-ear disease. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of dynamic slow motion video endoscopy (DSVE) as a test of eustachian tube dysfunction.
Won Gue Han +8 more
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Silicone plug insertion for treatment of refractory patulous eustachian tube after irradiation
Atrophy of Eustachian tube-related tissues caused by irradiation in the head and neck region results in patulous Eustachian tube. Patients with this condition have very severe permanent aural symptoms.
Ryoji Hirai, Takeshi Oshima
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Importance of Eustachian Tube Function Assessment in Tympanoplasty in children [PDF]
Background: The Eustachian tube is a tube that links the nasopharynx to the middle ear. It is a part of the middle ear. In adult humans the Eustachian tube is approximately 35 mm (1.4 in) long.
mohamed Aleawdi +3 more
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Clinical evaluation of Eustachian tube transience and function in patients with different types of increased nasal resistance [PDF]
Background/Aim. Eustachian tube is a connection between throat and the middle ear. Inflammatory processes and malformations of nasal cavity could lead to dysfunction of the whole upper respiratory tract, this emphasizing the evaluation of the Eustachian ...
Andrić-Filipović Snežana +3 more
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Balloon dilatation of the eustachian tube for obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction in adults [PDF]
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the effects of balloon dilatation of the Eustachian tube in adults with obstructive Eustachian tube ...
Llewellyn, Alexis +5 more
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Objectives: Multiple treatments are described in the literature for the treatment of chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction but high-level quality evidence seems missing to support these treatments.
Waqas Jamil, Steve Izzat
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Eustachian tube scoring criteria for balloon Eustachian tuboplasty
Introduction: Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty (BET) is a novel technique useful for the treatment of Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. This article introduces new clinical scoring criteria for diagnosis of Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ...
Ardhendu S. Kar +4 more
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