Clinical Feature of Patulous Eustachian Tube and Correlation with Nasal Cavity Volume

Patulous Eustachian Tube Accompanied by Internal Carotid Artery Anomalies

“…An abnormal opening of the ET can lead to extreme changes in middle ear pressure and abnormal ossicular movements, resulting in hearing impairment. It may cause recurrent ear infections and chronic otomastoiditis attacks, as in our patient (2)(3)(4).…”

“…Patulous Eustachian tube (PET) is a physical disorder in which the normally closed ET remains open intermittently. Internal carotid artery (ICA) anomalies accompanied by PET have been described very rarely in the literature (1,2). In the presented case, we describe rare ICA anomalies accompanied by a bilateral PET.…”

“…In addition, tinnitus, which is felt in the form of a sound or humming synchronised with breathing, disturbs the patient. Patients' symptoms are relieved in the supine position or when they bring their head to knee level (1,2,4). In a recent study, longterm PET has been shown to be associated with sensorineural hearing loss.…”