2005•Unpublished venueRequires access
Tympanostomy tube insertion in adult: a long-term follow-up study
Kai Meng
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Abstract
Objective To determine incidence and prevalence of middle ear sequelae in adult with chronic otitis media with effusion who received tympanostomy tube insertion. Methods The clinical data of 42 cases(48 ears) were analysed with a follow-up of 4-8 years. Results Tympanic membrane was normal in 28 ears. Tympanosclerosis, atelectasis and atrophy and persisting perforation were seen in 10 ears(20.8%), 8 ears(16.6%) and 2 ears(4.2%), respectively. No patients developed retraction pocket and cholesteatoma after tube insertion. Conclusion Tympanostomy tube insertion in adult with chronic otitis media with effusion had no significant long-term complications.