Abstract
Aim: Chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a multifactorial con-dition affecting 4% worldwide. Treatment of ETD is difficult, and no formal consensus on management exists. Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty (BET)potentially offers a long-term solution, though this technique has yet to be widely adopted in the UK. The aim of this study was to evaluate early outcomes and satisfaction with BET in a UK population.
Method: An observational study was conducted involving 20 patients in a tertiary care hospital with resistant ETD. Otoscopic findings, audiograms and tympanograms were recorded pre- and post- op.
Results: Middle ear effusion was the indication in 95% of patients. Post-operatively 55.56% patients showed an improvement in their conductivehearing loss. 50% of the total patients displayed normal hearing post-operatively, compared to only 10% pre-operatively. At 6 month follow up 60% of patients reported complete symptom resolution.
Conclusion: Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty is a safe, easy and effective procedure. Our findings show a marked improvement in hearing for the majority of patients who suffered from resistant ETD. At 6 months it continues to show strong evidence of symptom resolution and patient satisfaction.
Method: An observational study was conducted involving 20 patients in a tertiary care hospital with resistant ETD. Otoscopic findings, audiograms and tympanograms were recorded pre- and post- op.
Results: Middle ear effusion was the indication in 95% of patients. Post-operatively 55.56% patients showed an improvement in their conductivehearing loss. 50% of the total patients displayed normal hearing post-operatively, compared to only 10% pre-operatively. At 6 month follow up 60% of patients reported complete symptom resolution.
Conclusion: Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty is a safe, easy and effective procedure. Our findings show a marked improvement in hearing for the majority of patients who suffered from resistant ETD. At 6 months it continues to show strong evidence of symptom resolution and patient satisfaction.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 0908 |
Pages (from-to) | S59 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | International Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | Supplement 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2018 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery