Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty treatment of longstanding Eustachian tube dysfunction

Singh, Tikka Prabhjot; Taneja, Virangna; Kulendra, Kevin; Farr, Matthew R. B.; Robinson, Joan; Rejali, Darius

doi:10.1017/s0022215117000974

Cited by 21 publications

(21 citation statements)

References 23 publications

(25 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In our study, the ETDQ-7 score significantly decreased after surgery at each following up time point compared before treatment ( P < 0.05). Singh et al. (2017) observed 11 patients (13 ears) after BDET surgery and found that although the ETDQ-7 showed subjective symptoms improvement, there was no improvement in tympanogram data.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Balloon dilation of Eustachian tube combined with tympanostomy tube insertion and middle ear pressure equalization therapy for recurrent secretory otitis media

Yin

Tan

2019

Journal of Otology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective to report outcomes of balloon dilation Eustachian tuboplasty combined with tympanostomy tube insertion and middle ear pressure equalization therapy in treatment of recurrent secretory otitis media. Methods Fifty one patients with recurrent secretory otitis media (62 ears) underwent balloon dilation of Eustachian tube and tympanic tube insertion under general anesthesia, followed by long term middle ear pressure equalization therapies. The Eustachian tube score (ETS) and Eustachian tube function questionnaire (ETDQ-7) were used for pre- and postoperative (up to 12 months) evaluation of Eustachian tube functions. Results The mean ETS score was 2.34 ± 0.97 preoperatively, and 6.17 ± 1.54, 7.23 ± 1.62, 8.24 ± 1.97, and 7.63 ± 1.86 at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively, respectively (P < 0.05). The ETDQ-7 score was 4.82 ± 1.07 preoperatively, and 2.20 ± 0.54, 2.32 ± 0.68, 2.53 ± 0.79, and 2.67 ± 0.76 at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively, respectively (P < 0.05). Conclusion Balloon dilation of Eustachian tube combined with tympanostomy and catheterization resulted in significant improvement of subjective symptoms and objective evaluation of Eustachian tube functions in most patients with recurrent secretory otitis media, as indicated by the ETS and ETDQ-7 scores, demonstrating high levels of efficacy and patient satisfaction.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Balloon dilation of Eustachian tube combined with tympanostomy tube insertion and middle ear pressure equalization therapy for recurrent secretory otitis media

Yin

Tan

2019

Journal of Otology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Two centres in the UK have published generally favourable short-term results in small groups of patients. 12,13 However, despite the potential for long-term Eustachian tube dysfunction management, many remain sceptical about balloon Eustachian tuboplasty.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty for Eustachian tube dysfunction: report of long-term outcomes in a UK population

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundBalloon Eustachian tuboplasty is a surgical management option for Eustachian tube dysfunction; it has shown promising results in studies worldwide, but has had limited uptake in the UK. This study reports long-term outcomes for patients offered balloon Eustachian tuboplasty for chronic dilatory and baro-challenge-induced Eustachian tube dysfunction, and describes practical experience gained from its implementation.MethodsBalloon Eustachian tuboplasty was conducted in 25 patients (36 ears) with Eustachian tube dysfunction over three years. Information on presenting symptoms and signs, audiometric findings, tympanometry, and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire-7 scores were recorded pre- and post-operatively with a minimum follow up of one year.ResultsSixteen (64 per cent) of the 25 patients demonstrated symptom resolution after balloon Eustachian tuboplasty according to the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire-7. Fourteen (64 per cent) of the 22 patients with a type B or C tympanogram pre-operatively, had a type A trace post-operatively. Fifteen (75 per cent) of 20 patients with pre-operative conductive hearing loss showed improvement post-operatively, and 11 (50 per cent) of 22 patients with pre-operative middle-ear effusion or tympanic membrane retraction showed resolution.ConclusionBalloon Eustachian tuboplasty can improve subjective and objective measures of Eustachian tube dysfunction, and provide longer-term resolution.

show abstract

“…One interesting patient group comprised candidates for the Armed services with Eustachian tube dysfunction and barotraumatic symptoms, as grommets are not usually suitable for these situations. A previous smaller series reported in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , from Coventry, 3 showed benefit in subjective but not objective measures of Eustachian tube dysfunction.…”

mentioning

confidence: 77%

The Eustachian tube: balloon dilatation and decongestants, and novel approaches in otolaryngology education

Fisher¹,

Fishman²

2020

J. Laryngol. Otol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty treatment of longstanding Eustachian tube dysfunction

Abstract: The objective abnormality and subjective symptoms in Eustachian tube dysfunction may represent two distinct pathological processes, which may nevertheless influence and exacerbate each other.

Cited by 21 publications

References 23 publications

Balloon dilation of Eustachian tube combined with tympanostomy tube insertion and middle ear pressure equalization therapy for recurrent secretory otitis media

Balloon dilation of Eustachian tube combined with tympanostomy tube insertion and middle ear pressure equalization therapy for recurrent secretory otitis media

Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty for Eustachian tube dysfunction: report of long-term outcomes in a UK population

The Eustachian tube: balloon dilatation and decongestants, and novel approaches in otolaryngology education

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About