Factors associated with retained tympanostomy tubes a case-controlled study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110317
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine factors associated with retained tympanostomy tubes in order to improve parent counseling on procedure risks and outcomes. METHODS This is a case-control study; we conducted a retrospective chart review from 2012 to… read more here.
Keywords: retained tympanostomy; tympanostomy tube; tympanostomy tubes; study ... See more keywords
Adenoidectomy may decrease the need for a third set of tympanostomy tubes in children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111130
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine whether removing or retaining adenoids at the time of placement of a second set of ear tubes impacts the need for a third set of ear tubes later in childhood. STUDY DESIGN… read more here.
Keywords: tympanostomy; set ear; need third; set tympanostomy ... See more keywords
Functionalisation of Silicone by Drug-Embedded Chitosan Nanoparticles for Potential Applications in Otorhinolaryngology
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DOI: 10.3390/ma12060847
Abstract: Silicones are widely used medical materials that are also applied for tympanostomy tubes with a trending goal to functionalise the surface of the latter to enhance the healing of ear inflammations and other ear diseases,… read more here.
Keywords: chitosan nanoparticles; drug; spectroscopy; tympanostomy tubes ... See more keywords