Predictive Accuracy of Middle Ear Risk Index in Terms of Hearing Outcomes in Middle Ear Surgery
Indian Journal of OtologyChronic otitis media (COM), affecting millions globally, remains a significant health concern despite antibiotic advancements. Evolving otological approaches focus on both dry ear attainment and hearing restoration.
Ayushree Ayushree +3 more
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Correlation of the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio with the Middle Ear Risk Index in Patients with Chronic Otitis Media. [PDF]
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2022 This study aimed to investigate the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and severity of the chronic otitis media according to middle ear risk index (MERI) scores. The NLR and middle ear risk index were calculated for 210 chronic otitis media (COM) patients retrospectively.
İşlek A, Balcı MK, Şimşek S.
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A Prospective Study on Middle Ear Risk Index (MERI) and Outcome of Tympanoplasty with a Note on quality-of-Life (QOL). [PDF]
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2022 Chronic Otitis Media (COM) is a major indication for tympanoplasty. It is important to predict the outcome of surgery and give proper counselling for the patient. This avoids untoward expectations. To measure the outcome of patients who underwent tympanoplasty for mucosal type of chronic otitis media (COM) using Middle ear risk index (MERI) score.
Nallapaneni LS +2 more
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Middle Ear Risk Index Scores as a Predictor for Hearing Threshold after Tympanoplasty in Patients with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 Introduction: One of the main purposes of tympanoplasty is to improve hearing. Middle Ear Risk Index (MERI) Scores can be use to predict the average success in the procedure of the middle ear reconstruction. Aim: To assess the change in hearing threshold
Rina Hayati, Tengku Siti Hajar Haryuna
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Middle Ear Risk Index and results of pediatric tympanoplasty - adequate predictor?
Revista Portuguesa Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, 2023 Aim: To assess the usefulness of the Middle Ear Risk Index (MERI) in adequately predicting the success of tympanoplasty in the pediatric population. Methods: Retrospective study of children (age under 18 years old) who underwent tympanoplasty between ...
André Carção +4 more
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Using middle ear risk index and et function as parameters for predicting the outcome of tympanoplasty. [PDF]
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2012 Otitis media is an important and a highly prevalent disease of the middle ear and poses serious health problem world wide especially in developing countries where large percentage of the population lack specialized medical care. With a large number of patients frequently undergoing tympanoplasty for tubotympanic type of CSOM, it's important to assess ...
Kumar N +4 more
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The role of middle ear risk index on the outcome of surgery for chronic otitis media
International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 2022 Background: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a highly prevalent disease of the middle ear and constitutes a serious health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. This study was done to evaluate the role of the middle ear risk index (MERI) on
Jitendra Bothra +3 more
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Middle Ear Risk Index [MERI] as Prognostic Factor in Tympanomastoidectomy with Tympanoplasty
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2020 Aims: To evaluate a group of patients undergoing surgery for chronic otitis media with reference to theprognostic value of middle ear risk index and other factors in predicting the anatomical and functionaloutcome of tympanomastoidectomy with ...
Abhayjeet Singh +4 more
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Annals of Otology and Neurotology, 2022 Introduction Chronic otitis media (COM) is an otological challenge in the developing countries as it is a persistent disease causing severe destruction of middle ear with irreversible sequalae.
Archana Mathri, Niya Joseph Neelamkavi
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Pediatric Cholesteatoma Presenting as Persistent Otorrhea: A Case of Delayed Diagnosis Across Multiple ENT Specialists [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsPediatric cholesteatoma is an aggressive but uncommon middle ear condition characterized by keratinizing squamous epithelium that can progressively erode adjacent structures.
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