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Innervation of the tubarial glands: A hypothesis‐driven anatomical review
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract The tubarial glands have been described as a macroscopic bilateral glandular complex in the posterolateral nasopharynx near the torus tubarius and the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube. Since their recognition on prostate‐specific membrane antigen‐based imaging, their anatomical classification has remained debated, with converging ...
Mugurel Constantin Rusu +2 more
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Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube with a seeker‐based device: A registry of 169 patients
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2021 Objective To collect real‐world data on the safety and effectiveness of balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube using a seeker‐based device in patients with persistent/chronic symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Robert T. Standring +4 more
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Understanding the Symptom Burden of Complex Skull Base Tumors From the Patient's Perspective
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Symptom burden of skull base tumor (SBT) patients, especially those undergoing multimodality treatment, is poorly understood. We aim to understand symptom burden in this patient group using the core module the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI).
Shirley Y. Su +8 more
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The Effect of Types of Nasal Septum Deviation on the Eustachian Tube Function
Bezmiâlem Science, 2019 Objective:Nasal septum deviations are divided into six different subtypes in the literature. Because obstruction and nasal airflows in the nasal passages that these types form are different, their effects on the eustachian tube can be different.
Remzi DOĞAN
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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2019 Introduction: Chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction can cause several symptoms and middle ear conditions that can impact patient quality of life. It is estimated to be relatively frequent, affecting approximately 5% of adults. The diagnostic tools for this
Fernanda Pires Gallardo +4 more
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The Impact of Acute Loss of Weight on Eustachian Tube Function
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014 Introduction The eustachian tube is one of the key structures responsible for the functional balance of the middle ear. Some clinical conditions associated with tubal malfunction can cause extremely unpleasant symptoms.
Gabriela Pascoto +5 more
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Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2023 Background Obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction is a common pathology, generally accepted as the underlying cause for chronic ear diseases. Eustachian tube dilation has shown promising results in randomized controlled trials, but is a costly procedure.
Valerie Dahm +5 more
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Eustachian Tube Opening in Children With and Without Cleft Palate and Association With Otitis Media
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Using transnasal endoscopy in 50 children, structural abnormalities of the torus tubarius—particularly the posterior lip—were significantly more common in children with cleft palate than in those without (52% vs. 20%). Adenoid size, dynamic Eustachian tube opening visibility, and the Eustachian Tube Inflammation Scale correlated with middle ear status ...
Kawin Atipas +4 more
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What do we know about the diagnosis and treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction?
Postępy w Chirurgii Głowy i SzyiThe Eustachian tube performs a ventilatory and drainage function for the middle ear. Its dysfunction can lead to various pathologies, such as inflammations, cholesteatoma formation, hearing loss, and, in severe cases, otogenic complications.
Marta Janura, Piotr Dąbrowski
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Advances in Human Biology, 2022 Introduction: The most effective preventive measures against COVID-19 among health-care personnel (HCP) are personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene.
Rohit Kumar Phulsunga +3 more
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