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First in vivo test of a biodegradable polymeric stent for the Eustachian tube in sheep

Frontiers in Audiology and Otology
IntroductionEustachian tube dysfunction can cause inadequate ventilation of the middle ear and is therefore one of the main reasons for the development of chronic middle ear infections. This can significantly impact the quality of life.
Stina Winkelmann, Kerstin Lebahn, Malena Ezzat, Katharina Schmitt, Alexandra Napp, Niels Oppel, Friederike Pohl, Andreas Kampmann, Niels Grabow, Thomas Lenarz, Thomas Lenarz, Gerrit Paasche, Gerrit Paasche   +12 more
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Incidence of Complications Developed after the Insertion of Ventilation Tube in Children under 6 years old in 2008-2009 [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012
Introduction: One of the main treatments of chronic otitis media with effusion is ventilation of the middle ear with a ventilation tube (VT). The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and the types of VT complications in children with ...
Nader Saki, Soheila Nikakhlagh, Fariborz Salehe, Asieh Darabifard   +3 more
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Comparison of Three Methods Used in the Diagnosis of Extraesophageal Reflux in Children with Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2015
Objectives. Detection of extraesophageal reflux (EER) in children with chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) using three different diagnostic methods. Methods.
Martin Formánek, Pavel Komínek, Petr Matoušek, Radoslava Tomanova, Ondřej Urban, Karol Zeleník   +5 more
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The effect of bilateral complete nasal obstruction on middle ear function

Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal
Background and aim Nasal obstruction has long been related to middle ear (ME) illnesses. Nasal obstruction changes the function of the Eustachian tube and may affect ME pressure. This study aimed to assess the ME function in cases with bilateral complete
Mahmoud M. El Bahrawy, Abd E.M.H. ElSherif, Ghada A.T. Youssef   +2 more
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Spontaneous Middle Fossa Encephalocele

Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2016
A 48-year old man presented with a unilateral right hearing loss of four months’ duration. A right middle ear effusion was noted on physical examination. Endoscopic examination of the nasopharynx was unremarkable.
Nathaniel W. Yang
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Assessment of Middle Ear Pressure Before and After Septoplasty

Medical Journal of Babylon
Background: We suggest that nasal obstruction has a definite relationship with middle ear pressure (MEP) and Eustachian tube (ET) function. Does the surgery for nasal septal deviation have a favorable effect on the MEP and ET function?
Firas Mowaffak Hassan, Niran Nazar Ali
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IgG4-Related Disease Involving the Ear: A Case Report

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
IgG4-related disease is a chronic inflammatory disease with widespread clinical presentation. It mimics various malignant, infectious, and inflammatory conditions, leading to confusion in diagnosis and management.
Ushant Acharya, Kripa Dongol, Rabindra Bhakta Pradhananga   +2 more
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Modified Intravenous Cannula Ventilation Tubes for Otic Barotrauma Prevention

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
Objectives: Middle ear barotrauma is a common complication of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Tympanostomy tube placement prevents barotrauma by facilitating middle ear equalization.
Matthew Yii MBBS, Antonia Rowson MBBS, Michelle Truong MD, Hannah Tan MBBS, Joseph Kilby MD, Chrisdan Gan MBBS, Howard Webb MBBS, Fiona Hill FRACS (OHNS)   +7 more
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Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea Masquerading as Middle Ear Effusion: A Case Report

Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea is a rare but important differential diagnosis in cases of persistent middle ear effusion. We report a case of a 45-yearold female who presented with persistent aural fullness and hearing loss in the right ...
Anoop Chandran Vazhipokkil, Vishwanathan Kavathur   +1 more
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Adenoidectomy in Children with Otitis Media with Effusion: Is It Effective?

Tobruk University Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common condition in children, often linked to adenoidal hypertrophy, which contributes to Eustachian tube dysfunction and recurrent middle ear effusion. Methods: A prospective study was carried out at
Hamed Abdulatti
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