Functional Eustachian Tuboplasty: A New Surgical Technique
- 1 June 1976
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 102 (6) , 330-333
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1976.00780110042003
Abstract
• Until recently, there was no answer for the "physiologic" stenosis of the Eustachian tube (occurring in 20% of all cases of tubal occlusion). We describe a newly devised surgical procedure—tensor palati tendon "strengthening"—for the management of physiologic stenosis of the Eustachian tube. After the initial dissection of 20 cadavers, the basic surgical procedure was worked out. Then, the experimental study was conducted in four dogs to evaluate the effects of this new operation on the Eustachian tube functions as well as on the soft palate movements. Finally, four patients with physiologic tubal stenosis were treated successfully. The follow-up period ranged from 16 to 20 months. Strict selection of patients is encouraged. (Arch Otolaryngol 102:330-333, 1976)Keywords
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