Otoscopy and Tympanometry in Screening for Middle Ear Disorders in Children
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scandinavian Audiology
- Vol. 13 (4) , 297-299
- https://doi.org/10.3109/01050398409042140
Abstract
In this study tympanometry and otoscopy were conducted in 893 children in Kuwait. Otoscopic examination revealed pathologic findings in 41.7%, while 30.6% had type B or C tympanograms. Based on referral criteria commonly used in tympanometry 31% of the children should be referred for further evaluation. Using the combined otoscopic and tympanometric evaluation of the ears the referral rate could be reduced to 18%.Keywords
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