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A simple method to prevent the obstruction of post-tympanoplasty ventilation tubes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 August 2013

A C Leong  and
D A Bowdler
A C Leong
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
D A Bowdler*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr D A Bowdler, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Lewisham, London SE13 6LH, United Kingdom Fax: +44 (0)208 333 3000 extension 3188 E-mail: dbowdler@ent-otology.co.uk
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Abstract

The simultaneous insertion of a ventilation tube or grommet during tympanoplasty is a well-recognised practice among otologists. It is used to reverse atelectasis and to repneumatise the middle ear. A troublesome problem which can occur is post-operative, intraluminal grommet obstruction by blood or viscous mucoid secretions. Routine post-operative use of eardrops may help prevent grommet obstruction but cannot be administered after tympanoplasty when the ear canal is packed with dressings for up to three weeks post-operatively. In this article, we describe a simple method to prevent post-tympanoplasty grommet obstruction.

Keywords

Grommet InsertionVentilationMiddle EarTympanoplastyComplications

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 9 , September 2013 , pp. 922 - 923
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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