- Case Report: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction after Penetrating Facial Trauma. [Journal Article]Mil Med. 2023 Jan 31 [Online ahead of print]MM
- Traumatic conductive hearing loss (TCHL) is most commonly attributed to tympanic membrane perforations, hemotympanum, or ossicular chain disruption. These complications are generally managed conservatively for up to 6 months with good hearing outcomes. We encountered a case of penetrating facial trauma leading to TCHL because of obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (OETD), which is not a previ…
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- Disabling hearing loss after Lefort I osteotomies in patients with history of Eustachian tube dysfunction: an unknown complication. [Journal Article]J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Jan 23 [Online ahead of print]JS
- CONCLUSIONS: This study allows to conclude that female patients with a history of allergy or catarrhal tubal deafness are at risk of deafness after orthognathic surgery. These patients must be informed of this complication before surgery and be reassured about its reversibility.
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- Case report: Late middle-aged features of FAM111A variant, Kenny-Caffey syndrome type 2-suggestive symptoms during a long follow-up. [Case Reports]
- Kenny-Caffey syndrome type 2 (KCS2) is an extremely rare skeletal disorder involving hypoparathyroidism and short stature. It has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and is caused by variants in the FAM111 trypsin-like peptidase A (FAM111A) gene. This disease is often difficult to diagnose due to a wide range of more common diseases manifesting hypoparathyroidism and short stature. Herei…
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- Eustachian tube dysfunction in an intensive care unit: A prospective observational study. [Journal Article]Med J Armed Forces India. 2023 Jan; 79(1):87-92.MJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Our study demonstrates high incidence of ET dysfunction in patients admitted to ICU.
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- Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation tuboplasty and myringotomy: A preliminary report. [Journal Article]Am J Otolaryngol. 2022 Dec 29; 44(2):103766.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: RF eustachian tuboplasty may be an effective treatment for patients with COME, COETD and hypertrophic mucosa in the ET orifice, particularly as an adjunct to balloon tuboplasty.
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- Evaluation of rapid maxillary expansion or alternating rapid maxillary expansion and constriction on Eustachian tube function with audiological tests: A randomized clinical trial. [Randomized Controlled Trial]Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2023 Jan; 164:111424.IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Eustachian tube function improved in the RME and Alt-RAMEC groups compared to the pre-expansion period.
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- A retrospective analysis of speech and hearing in patients receiving surgery for submucous cleft palate. [Journal Article]J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 Nov 21; 77:123-130.JP
- Submucous cleft palate (SMCP) is an uncommon subtype of cleft palate that is associated with symptoms of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), the most common being hypernasal speech. A high proportion of patients also suffer from conductive hearing loss, which is thought to be due to eustachian tube dysfunction. A number of surgical techniques have been proposed to correct the anatomical defect th…
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- Temporomandibular Joint and Otitis Media: A Narrative Review of Implications in Etiopathogenesis and Treatment. [Review]
- Otitis media (OM) and its recurring (rAOM), effusive (OME), and chronic forms, represent a frequent clinical challenge. The middle ear, the mandible, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) share several embryological and anatomical connections. Despite that, the role of mandibular malposition and TMJ dysfunction is frequently overlooked in the management of otitis media. In this narrative review, …
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- Management of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Review. [Review]
- The Eustachian tube is a crucial pneumatic component of the head and neck region and is often neglected as an important site of insidious pathologies. In our literature review, we negotiate the management of eustachian tube dysfunction and explore the various therapeutic and surgical options available at our disposal. We begin by investigating the physiological nature of the eustachian tube and i…
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- Dosimetric Analysis for Otitis Media With Effusion Due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction After Carbon-ion Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers. [Journal Article]Adv Radiat Oncol. 2023 Jan-Feb; 8(1):101115.AR
- CONCLUSIONS: Our findings may be useful to predict the risk of grade 2 to 3 OME due to Eustachian tube dysfunction before CIRT.
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- The Early Operative Burden for Children Born with Cleft lip and Palate. [Journal Article]Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 04 [Online ahead of print]CP
- CONCLUSIONS: Children born with non-syndromic CLP have a high early operative burden, with outcomes similar across the spectrum of techniques and surgeons.
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- The Relationship Between Temporal Bone Pneumatization Pattern and Sinus Mucosal Thickness Grading on Computed Tomography Scans of Paranasal Sinuses. [Journal Article]
- The relationship between temporal bone pneumatization (TBP) pattern and sinus mucous thickness grading on computed tomography scans of paranasal sinuses was investigated. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 200 temporal bones and paranasal sinuses were evaluated in CT scans of 100 patients with chronic sinusitis (CRS). The mucosal thickness of paranasal sinuses was classified into two group…
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- Does Surgery for Nasal Obstruction Improve Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? [Journal Article]Laryngoscope. 2022 Nov 23 [Online ahead of print]L
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- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy: The Effect of Intranasal Azelastine-Fluticasone Spray Treatment on Middle Ear Ventilation and Adenoid Tissue. [Journal Article]Ear Nose Throat J. 2022 Nov 23 [Online ahead of print]EN
- CONCLUSIONS: AH significantly increases the frequency of ETD. In this study, it was observed that Aze-Flu treatment was significantly effective in both regression of the adenoid tissue and Eustachian tube dysfunction. We believe that it can be applied as an initial therapy in children with AH and associated ETD.
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- Laryngopharyngeal reflux as a potential cause of Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients with otitis media with effusion. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: LPRD may disrupt ET function in adult OME patients. A higher RSI score is independently predictive for a bad ET patency in such patients and is indicative for an additional anti-reflux therapy.
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- Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validation, and Arabic Translation of the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire (ETDQ-7). [Journal Article]
- Introduction The Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Patient Questionnaire (ETDQ-7) scale is used to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and to determine the severity of the eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). There is currently no validated Arabic version of the ETDQ-7. Objectives The aim of the present study is to test the validity and the reliability of a translated Arabic version of the ETDQ-7. …
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- [Approaches to the correction of auditory tube dysfunction in children with allergic rhinitis]. [Journal Article]Vestn Otorinolaringol. 2022; 87(5):57-62.VO
- CONCLUSIONS: 1. Regardless of the form of AR, every third patient has auditory tube dysfunction, which develops mainly on both sides, is asymptomatic and is not accompanied by otoscopic changes.
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- StatPearls: Adenoiditis [BOOK]StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing: Treasure Island (FL)BOOK
- The adenoids are a grouping of lymphoid tissue located on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx behind the soft palate. The adenoids, along with the faucial tonsils, lingual tonsils, and tubal tonsils of Gerlach make up what is known as Waldeyer’s ring. Together, these tissues function as an essential part of the human immune system in infancy. Antigens, introduced through the oral and nasal cavi…
- Effect of dupilumab on Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. [Journal Article]Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2022 Nov 18 [Online ahead of print]IF
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- [Emphysema after cochlear implantation - risk factors and therapeutic options]. [Review]Laryngorhinootologie. 2023 Jan; 102(1):16-26.L
- CONCLUSIONS: Most emphysema can be controlled by conservative methods such as pressure bandaging and behavioral instruction. Punctures should be avoided due to the risk of upcoming infections. The prophylactic use of antibiotics seems dispensable. Surgical revision should be considered especially in cases of pneumocephalus with suspected leakage in the dura. The coverage of the mastoidectomy by a bony cap can be precautious and beneficial in cases with risk factors.
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- Updates in Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. [Review]Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2022 Dec; 55(6):1151-1164.OC
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common middle ear disorder in children that can have a significant impact on the quality of life. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of ETD and its clinical management. We will discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis of ETD, as well as the medical and surgical treatment of ETD. We will also review studies of both adults and children with …
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- Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube: A Randomized Controlled Trial with 6 Months Follow-Up. [Randomized Controlled Trial]
- CONCLUSIONS: The procedure is feasible and no complications were reported. The study indicates that balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube may be a beneficial treatment in a selected group of adult patients with mild chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction.
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- Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube in Chronic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Retrospective Study of 107 Patients. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: In our study, balloon dilation of eustachian tube seems to have reduced symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction and the results appear to be long lasting.
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- Opsoclonus-myoclonus paraneoplastic syndrome in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. [Case Reports]BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Oct 26; 15(10)BC
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma can present with epistaxis, cervical lymphadenopathy, audiological symptoms secondary to eustachian tube dysfunction, pain, or neurological symptoms from tumours directly invading the skull base. It is unusual for patients to present with indirect systemic manifestations. Paraneoplastic neurological syndrome can precede clinically overt malignancy by up to 5 years; theref…
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- Epidemiology of Eustachian tube dysfunction and related otologic diagnoses among children with achondroplasia. [Journal Article]Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Oct 08; 163:111339.IJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Children with achondroplasia are at a significantly higher risk for diagnosed Eustachian tube dysfunction and related middle ear diagnoses. Atypical craniofacial anatomy among children with achondroplasia may play a role in the dysfunction of the Eustachian tube and thus the observed epidemiology of otologic conditions. Children with achondroplasia should be monitored closely for middle ear conditions and the constellation of symptoms related to a dysfunctional Eustachian tube.
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- The role of Eustachian tubography and Valsalva CT in Eustachian tube balloon dilation. [Journal Article]Acta Radiol. 2022 Oct 13 [Online ahead of print]AR
- CONCLUSIONS: SET depicted the lumen of the Eustachian tube; thereby, it could be a potentially valuable tool in ETBD. Valsalva CT provides additional information about the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube.
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- Clinical Predictors of Symptom Improvement Following Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation. [Journal Article]Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2022 Oct 12 [Online ahead of print]AO
- CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that ETBD was highly effective among patients with pre-operative ETDQ-7 above 2.1. Furthermore, higher pre-operative ETDQ-7 score, CRS, and chronic otitis media predicted more favorable symptomatic benefit from ETBD. These factors may be important to consider when counseling potential candidates for this procedure.
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- Symptom Localization May Differentiate Subtypes of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. [Journal Article]Laryngoscope. 2022 Oct 12 [Online ahead of print]L
- CONCLUSIONS: Symptom localization is associated with specific objective findings in the evaluation of aural discomfort. Patients with pain localizing to the ITF are more likely to have findings of eustachian tube salpingitis without obstruction whereas patients with symptoms deep in the EAC are more likely to have findings consistent with obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction.
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- Reconstruction of the Obliterated Eustachian Tube: A Pilot Case Series. [Journal Article]Laryngoscope. 2022 Sep 26 [Online ahead of print]L
- CONCLUSIONS: Complete occlusion of the cartilaginous ET can be associated with intractable mucoid effusion; endoscopic examination should be considered in such cases. In this pilot study, ET reconstruction was found to be a safe and possibly effective procedure in patients with total obliteration of the ET from various etiologies. Larger studies with long term follow up are indicated.
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- Pneumococcal meningitis secondary to otitis media in two patients with COVID-19 omicron variant. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can promote the development of otitis media and secondary acute bacterial meningitis. S. pneumoniae is one of the main bacteria involved in this process.
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