Vestibular Dysfunction in Children Suffering from Otitis Media with Effusion: Does Grommet Help? An Observational Study Using Computerized Static Posturography

Bista, Ranishma; Datta, Rakesh; Nilakantan, Ajith; Gupta, Abhishek; Singh, Anubhav

doi:10.1007/s12070-019-01720-z

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“…Previous studies have revealed symptoms of latent vestibular pathology in children with secretory otitis media [14,18,19,21]. However, only a small number of these studies focus on a narrow age range -preschool age [16,17]. We also found no work in the last decade, which would highlight the state of vestibular function in children with purulent otitis media.…”

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confidence: 53%

“…In children 3-6 years with moderate secretory otitis, the average rate of oscillation of the body according to computer stabilometry is disturbed both before and after surgery at 3 months, which is considered by the authors as a sign of latent vestibular dysfunction [16]. In the study of children 47 years with effusion in the middle ear, no differences were found with the control in the tests of Barany but found not significantly higher rocking speed according to posturography [17].…”

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Evaluation of vestibular function in children with purulent media otitis by computer stabilometry

Lozova¹,

Garyuk²,

Pochuiеva³

et al. 2021

Eureka: HS

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The aim of the research – assessment of vestibular function in children with acute purulent otitis media by computer static stabilometry compared with typically developed children of the same age. Materials and methods: 22 children with purulent otitis media aged 4 to 7 years and 30 practically healthy peers were examined by static stabilometry on the device “MPFI stabilograph 1” (Kharkiv, Ukraine). Indicators of variation and shape of the pressure center distribution, spectral-correlation indicators of stabilograms, as well as integral indicators of stability (length, velocity and angle of postural oscillations) were taken into account and the equilibrium functions of the two sensory states (open and closed eyes) are calculated in the StabiliS software. Results: purulent otitis media causes posterior displacement of the absolute coordinates of the pressure center. In the state with closed eyes, children with purulent otitis differ from their healthy coevals by 14 of 24 stabilometric parameters, including stabilogram length, speed, angle and amplitude of oscillations, giving way to them in the stability of equilibrium. Children with purulent otitis media are more sensitive to the visual canal of postural control than their coevals. Involvement of visual afferents in postural control significantly improves balance maintenance in children with purulent otitis by reducing deviations of postural oscillations, which is reflected in the probable changes of 9 out of 24 stabilometric parameters compared to control. Conclusions: In preschool age, purulent otitis media leads to latent vestibular dysfunction, which is manifested by a violation of the stability of the vertical posture in a state with closed eyes and is compensated by visual-vestibulo-proprioceptive integration in the process of postural control.

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Evaluation of vestibular function in children with purulent media otitis by computer stabilometry

Lozova¹,

Garyuk²,

Pochuiеva³

et al. 2021

Eureka: HS

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“…OME has a direct and reversible impact on the vestibular system in children aged 3 years and older 122–128 . Children with chronic OME have significantly poorer vestibular function and gross motor proficiency when compared with non‐OME controls.…”

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“…OME has a direct and reversible impact on the vestibular system in children aged 3 years and older. [122][123][124][125][126][127][128] Children with chronic OME have significantly poorer vestibular function and gross motor proficiency when compared with non-OME controls. Moreover, these deficiencies tend to resolve promptly following tympanostomy tube insertion, although one case-control study did not show vestibular benefits with rotational chair testing in children.…”

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Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update)

Rosenfeld

Tunkel

Schwartz

et al. 2022

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Objective Insertion of tympanostomy tubes is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children in the United States. Tympanostomy tubes are most often inserted because of persistent middle ear fluid, frequent ear infections, or ear infections that persist after antibiotic therapy. All these conditions are encompassed by the term otitis media (middle ear inflammation). This guideline update provides evidence-based recommendations for patient selection and surgical indications for managing tympanostomy tubes in children. The guideline is intended for any clinician involved in managing children aged 6 months to 12 years with tympanostomy tubes or children being considered for tympanostomy tubes in any care setting as an intervention for otitis media of any type. The target audience includes specialists, primary care clinicians, and allied health professionals. Purpose The purpose of this clinical practice guideline update is to reassess and update recommendations in the prior guideline from 2013 and to provide clinicians with trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on patient selection and surgical indications for managing tympanostomy tubes in children. In planning the content of the updated guideline, the guideline update group (GUG) affirmed and included all the original key action statements (KASs), based on external review and GUG assessment of the original recommendations. The guideline update was supplemented with new research evidence and expanded profiles that addressed quality improvement and implementation issues. The group also discussed and prioritized the need for new recommendations based on gaps in the initial guideline or new evidence that would warrant and support KASs. The GUG further sought to bring greater coherence to the guideline recommendations by displaying relationships in a new flowchart to facilitate clinical decision making. Last, knowledge gaps were identified to guide future research. Methods In developing this update, the methods outlined in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation’s “Clinical Practice Guideline Development Manual, Third Edition: A Quality-Driven Approach for Translating Evidence Into Action” were followed explicitly. The GUG was convened with representation from the disciplines of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, otology, pediatrics, audiology, anesthesiology, family medicine, advanced practice nursing, speech-language pathology, and consumer advocacy. Action Statements The GUG made strong recommendations for the following KASs: (14) clinicians should prescribe topical antibiotic ear drops only, without oral antibiotics, for children with uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea; (16) the surgeon or designee should examine the ears of a child within 3 months of tympanostomy tube insertion AND should educate families regarding the need for routine, periodic follow-up to examine the ears until the tubes extrude. The GUG made recommendations for the following KASs: (1) clinicians should not perform tympanostomy tube insertion in children with a single episode of otitis media with effusion (OME) of less than 3 months’ duration, from the date of onset (if known) or from the date of diagnosis (if onset is unknown); (2) clinicians should obtain a hearing evaluation if OME persists for 3 months or longer OR prior to surgery when a child becomes a candidate for tympanostomy tube insertion; (3) clinicians should offer bilateral tympanostomy tube insertion to children with bilateral OME for 3 months or longer AND documented hearing difficulties; (5) clinicians should reevaluate, at 3- to 6-month intervals, children with chronic OME who do not receive tympanostomy tubes, until the effusion is no longer present, significant hearing loss is detected, or structural abnormalities of the tympanic membrane or middle ear are suspected; (6) clinicians should not perform tympanostomy tube insertion in children with recurrent acute otitis media who do not have middle ear effusion in either ear at the time of assessment for tube candidacy; (7) clinicians should offer bilateral tympanostomy tube insertion in children with recurrent acute otitis media who have unilateral or bilateral middle ear effusion at the time of assessment for tube candidacy; (8) clinicians should determine if a child with recurrent acute otitis media or with OME of any duration is at increased risk for speech, language, or learning problems from otitis media because of baseline sensory, physical, cognitive, or behavioral factors; (10) the clinician should not place long-term tubes as initial surgery for children who meet criteria for tube insertion unless there is a specific reason based on an anticipated need for prolonged middle ear ventilation beyond that of a short-term tube; (12) in the perioperative period, clinicians should educate caregivers of children with tympanostomy tubes regarding the expected duration of tube function, recommended follow-up schedule, and detection of complications; (13) clinicians should not routinely prescribe postoperative antibiotic ear drops after tympanostomy tube placement; (15) clinicians should not encourage routine, prophylactic water precautions (use of earplugs or headbands, avoidance of swimming or water sports) for children with tympanostomy tubes. The GUG offered the following KASs as options: (4) clinicians may perform tympanostomy tube insertion in children with unilateral or bilateral OME for 3 months or longer (chronic OME) AND symptoms that are likely attributable, all or in part, to OME that include, but are not limited to, balance (vestibular) problems, poor school performance, behavioral problems, ear discomfort, or reduced quality of life; (9) clinicians may perform tympanostomy tube insertion in at-risk children with unilateral or bilateral OME that is likely to persist as reflected by a type B (flat) tympanogram or a documented effusion for 3 months or longer; (11) clinicians may perform adenoidectomy as an adjunct to tympanostomy tube insertion for children with symptoms directly related to the adenoids (adenoid infection or nasal obstruction) OR in children aged 4 years or older to potentially reduce future incidence of recurrent otitis media or the need for repeat tube insertion.

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“…They noted that these children encountered significant balance disorders and coordination issues, despite their intact proprioception and visual systems. 31 However, Ben-David et al reported no differences in the posturography results between children with OME and the control group. 15 In the present study, we evaluated patients with Computerized Dynamic Posturography, which creates different conditions by changing the inputs of three sensory systems.…”

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Evaluation of Balance with Computerized Dynamic Posturography in Children with Otitis Media

Kaplan,

Altın,

Akyol

et al. 2024

The Laryngoscope

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BackgroundOtitis media with effusion (OME) frequently leads to vestibular symptoms in children. However, young children face difficulty expressing their symptoms due to their limited language abilities.MethodsThe balance of study and patient group evaluated with computer dynamic posturography, single‐leg stance test with eyes closed and regular Head Impulse Test. The study group was assessed once again after the insertion of a ventilation tube two months later.ResultsIn the Sensory Organization Test, the scores for conditions 5, 6, and composite equilibrium of the preoperative patient group were notably lower compared with both the control and postoperative patient groups (p < 0.05). Additionally, a significant correlation was found between single‐leg stance test with eyes closed results and conditions 5, 6, and composite equilibrium scores.ConclusionThe impact of OME on the vestibular system is negative. This effect can be objectively assessed using Computer Dynamic Posturography and following tube insertion, there is a notable improvement in vestibular function. Furthermore, the single‐leg stance (SLS) test with eyes closed has shown its reliability in assessing balance disorders, notably in children with OME.Level of EvidenceLevel 2 Laryngoscope, 2024

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Vestibular Dysfunction in Children Suffering from Otitis Media with Effusion: Does Grommet Help? An Observational Study Using Computerized Static Posturography

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Evaluation of vestibular function in children with purulent media otitis by computer stabilometry

Evaluation of vestibular function in children with purulent media otitis by computer stabilometry

Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update)

Evaluation of Balance with Computerized Dynamic Posturography in Children with Otitis Media

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