ISSN:
1434-4726
Keywords:
Keywords Secretory otitis media
;
Myringotomy
;
Tympanostomy
;
Temporal bone pneumatization
;
Planimetric measurements
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The present study is based on the results of a planimetric investigation of temporal bone pneumatization in 43 children. Radiological and clinical follow-up studies 10 years after therapy for secretory otitis media indicate an adaptation in the size of pneumatization to an almost normal area. The increase shows that a myringotomy is sufficient in cases of serous effusion, whereas a mucous fluid requires long-term middle ear ventilation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004059900223