A simple method to prevent the obstruction of post-tympanoplasty ventilation tubes

The simultaneous insertion of a ventilation tube or grommet during tympanoplasty is a well-recognised practice among otologists. It is used to reverse atelectasis and to repneumatise the middle ear. A troublesome problem which can occur is post-operative, intraluminal grommet obstruction by blood or...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2013-09, Vol.127 (9), p.922-923
Main Authors: Leong, A C, Bowdler, D A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ear, Middle - surgery
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable - therapeutic use
Hemostatics - therapeutic use
Humans
Middle Ear Ventilation - instrumentation
Middle Ear Ventilation - methods
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Pulmonary Atelectasis
Short Communications
Tympanoplasty
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Summary:The simultaneous insertion of a ventilation tube or grommet during tympanoplasty is a well-recognised practice among otologists. It is used to reverse atelectasis and to repneumatise the middle ear. A troublesome problem which can occur is post-operative, intraluminal grommet obstruction by blood or viscous mucoid secretions. Routine post-operative use of eardrops may help prevent grommet obstruction but cannot be administered after tympanoplasty when the ear canal is packed with dressings for up to three weeks post-operatively. In this article, we describe a simple method to prevent post-tympanoplasty grommet obstruction.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S002221511300159X