Wideband Tympanometry and Absorbance for Diagnosing Middle Ear Fluids in Otitis Media with Effusion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical tympanostomy tube insertion is a standard procedure in Otitis media with effusion after proper follow-up. During the surgery, the presence of serous or mucoid fluids, atelectatic tympanic membrane, or empty ear may be observed, despite all patients having the same diagnosis. A better method based on a non-invasive approach can help avoid unnecessary surgery. This study aimed to compare surgically confirmed otitis media with effusion with wideband tympanometry and absorbance tests.

Methods

A total of 122 children diagnosed with otitis media with effusion were included. Eighty healthy children were included as controls. Ears were divided into 4 groups: serous, mucoid, atelectasis, and empty. Resonance frequency, 226 Hz and 1000 Hz compliance, wideband peak

SUBMITTER: Senturk M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10152103 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature