The attack on the tympanic membrane

Fluid in the ear, glue ear, and conductive hearing loss have replaced the "infected, large, or hypertrophied tonsils" and "enlarged adenoids" as a major concern of primary physicians caring for children and the special domain of ear, nose, and throat physicians. Having myringotom...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1984-08, Vol.74 (2), p.291-292
Main Author: STICKLER, G. B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Health Services - trends
Health Services Misuse - trends
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Ear Ventilation
Otitis Media - surgery
Otitis Media with Effusion - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the ear, the auditive nerve and the facial nerve
Tympanic Membrane - surgery
United States
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Summary:Fluid in the ear, glue ear, and conductive hearing loss have replaced the "infected, large, or hypertrophied tonsils" and "enlarged adenoids" as a major concern of primary physicians caring for children and the special domain of ear, nose, and throat physicians. Having myringotomy tubes put into the ears has become a favorite topic of discussion for parents marveling at the positive effects. Indeed, these devices must be something of a fashion or status symbol, because it is estimated that tubes of various configurations and materials are placed into the tympanic membrane of at least 1 million children per year in this country.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.74.2.291