Ear Tube Surgery
Articles and resources for Ear Tube Surgery in ENT (otolaryngology).
Ear tube surgery, often performed by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist, involves placing small tubes in the eardrum to help manage ear infections and fluid buildup. This procedure is commonly considered for children who experience recurrent ear infections or persistent fluid in the middle ear, which can affect hearing and speech development. By allowing air to enter the middle ear and facilitating fluid drainage, ear tubes can help prevent further complications and improve overall ear health.
The surgery is typically done on an outpatient basis, meaning that patients can go home the same day. During the procedure, the patient is usually given anesthesia to ensure comfort. The surgeon makes a small incision in the eardrum and inserts the tube, which can remain in place for several months to a few years. Recovery is generally quick, with many individuals resuming normal activities shortly after the procedure, although some care may be needed to protect the ears from water exposure.
While ear tube surgery can provide significant benefits, such as reduced frequency of ear infections and improved hearing, there are also potential risks involved. These may include temporary pain, bleeding, or infection at the surgery site. In some cases, the tubes may fall out prematurely or cause scarring of the eardrum. It’s important for patients and caregivers to discuss these factors with their healthcare provider to understand the specific implications for their situation.
Balloon Dilation for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: What Patients Need
This research paper discusses a medical treatment for Eustachian tube dysfunction, a condition that affects the tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose. The treatment, called Balloon Di...Balloon Eustachian Tube Surgery for Children: Benefits and Insights
This research paper is about a study that was done on a treatment called Endonasal Balloon Dilatation of the Eustachian Tube (BET) for children who have a chronic blockage in their Eustachian tubes (t...Balloon Eustachian Tube Surgery: a Safe Option for Children
This research paper looks at the use of balloon dilation in treating children with blocked Eustachian tubes. The Eustachian tubes are small passages that connect the middle ear to the back of the thro...Bariatric Surgery's Impact on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Symptoms
This study examined the relationship between rapid weight loss following bariatric surgery and symptoms related to eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). This condition affects the tube that connects the ...Can Ear Tube Surgery Help Relieve Fullness in Ménière's Disease?
This research paper is a review of the data available on whether inserting a ventilation tube into the ear can help relieve the feeling of fullness in the ear, a common symptom of Ménière's disease. M...Ear Tube Surgery for Cats: Minimally Invasive Polyp Removal Explained
This study is about a new, minimally invasive medical procedure for removing small growths, known as polyps, from the middle ear of cats. These polyps are often found in cats with inflammation in the ...Ear Tube Surgery for Children: Improving Hearing in Ear Infections
This research aimed to see if there were significant differences in hearing improvements between children with a certain type of ear infection who were treated with two different methods: a procedure ...Ear Tube Surgery for Kids: Comparing New and Traditional Techniques
The research paper is about a study comparing two surgical techniques for treating recurrent middle ear infections in children. The traditional method involves placing a T-shaped tube (TTT) in the ear...Ear Tube Surgery: Exploring Balloon Dilation for Chronic Ear Issues
This research paper is about a study testing the effectiveness of balloon dilation, also known as balloon Eustachian tuboplasty (BET), as a treatment for chronic middle ear disease. Chronic middle ear...Ear Tube Surgery: Improving Eustachian Tube Dysfunction After Sinus
This research paper looks at how a type of surgery, called endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), impacts patients with a condition known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which is long-term inflammation of t...Ear Tube Surgery: Understanding Future Risks for Your Child's Ears
This research looked at whether children who had a specific type of ear surgery called a tympanostomy tube (TT) placement were more likely to need more ear surgeries in the future, compared to kids wh...Ear Tube Surgery: What Parents Need to Know About Cochlear Implants
This research paper is about a study that looked at the surgical findings and complications after surgery in patients who have or had small tubes inserted into their eardrums (myringotomy tubes) and a...Ear Tube Surgery: What to Expect and Long-Term Outcomes Explained
This study looked at a procedure called cartilage-buttressed T-tube tympanoplasty, which is used for long-term ventilation of the middle ear. The researchers wanted to see how long the tube used in th...Effective Ear Tube Surgery for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Relief
This research paper explores whether certain medical procedures can effectively treat a condition called baro-challenge Eustachian tube dysfunction. This is a problem with the Eustachian tube (which c...Effective Ear Tube Surgery for Treating Pars Tensa Cholesteatoma
This research paper studies a specific type of ear condition called "pars tensa cholesteatoma". This condition often happens because of problems with the Eustachian tube, a tube that connects the back...Effective Ear Tube Surgery Options for Patulous Eustachian Tube Relief
This research paper is a review and analysis of different types of surgeries used to treat a condition called Patulous Eustachian Tube (PET). The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of...Effective Treatments for Ear Canal Stenosis After Ear Tube Surgery
This research paper looks at how to treat the narrowing or blockage of the ear canal, known as stenosis or atresia, which can occur after a specific type of ear surgery. The researchers looked at the ...Endoscopic Ear Tube Surgery for Children: Benefits and Insights
The research paper is about the use of a tool called an endoscope in surgeries for kids with chronic ear issues, which can include conditions that require ear tube insertion, repair of tiny bones in t...Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: Safe Relief for Ear Dysfunction
This research paper studied the effectiveness and safety of a procedure called Eustachian tube balloon dilation. This procedure is used to treat symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction, which can incl...Eustachian Tube Dilation: Relief for Chronic Ear Fullness Symptoms
This research paper reviews a surgical procedure called Eustachian tube dilation, specifically balloon dilation Eustachian tuboplasty (BDET), which is used to treat a condition called obstructive Eust...Eustachian Tube Surgery for Children: Safe Treatment for Et
This research paper looks at a technique to treat Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) in children, a common condition where the tubes connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat don't work prope...Eustachian Tube Surgery for Children: What Parents Need to Know
This research paper is all about a specific method of treating a chronic health issue in children called Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). Normally, doctors treat ETD with two procedures: adenoidecto...Eustachian Tube Surgery: Relief for Ear Problems and Infections
Eustachian tube dysfunction is a common condition that affects the middle ear, causing a variety of ear-related symptoms. These can range from a simple ear infection to more serious conditions like ch...Eustachian Tube Surgery: What Patients Need to Know About Ear Tubes
This study looked at the effectiveness of a specific type of ear surgery, Eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD), in addition to another common ear procedure, tympanoplasty, in patients with chronic ...Evaluating Long-Term Effects of Combined Bdet and Tti Treatment for Otitis
This research is a scientific study on a common ear disease called Otitis media with effusion (OME), which typically causes a feeling of fullness and hearing loss. The disease is primarily caused by a...Exploring Balloon Dilation Eustachian Tuboplasty for Otitis Media Treatment
This research is a scientific study on a common ear disease called Otitis media with effusion (OME), which typically causes a feeling of fullness and hearing loss. The disease is primarily caused by a...Exploring Effective Non-Surgical Treatments for Adult Eustachian Tube
This research paper is about a study that looked at different medical treatments for a condition called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), which affects the ear. These treatments didn't involve any su...Exploring Non-Surgical Treatments for Adult Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
This research paper is about a study that looked at different medical treatments for a condition called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), which affects the ear. These treatments didn't involve any su...Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Eustachian Tube Function Explained
This study was conducted to see if rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery (a weight-loss surgery) might affect the functioning of the Eustachian tube, which is a tube that links the back of your no...Impact of Wind Instruments on Ear Tube Function and Health
This research looks into how playing wind instruments (like flutes or trumpets) impacts certain parts of the ear, specifically the eustachian tubes (which connect the middle ear to the back of the nos...Improving Eustachian Tube Function After Ear Tube Surgery
This research paper investigates the impact of nose surgery on problems related to the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. It's important because issues with the Eu...Improving Hearing in Children: Ear Tube Surgery Outcomes Explained
This study sought to understand if inflating a small balloon inside the Eustachian tube, a procedure known as balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube (BDET), could improve hearing and quality of life ...Innovative Absorbable Ear Tubes: a Safe Solution for Fluid Removal
This research paper discusses a new kind of ear tube made of a material that the body can safely absorb. These ear tubes are used in surgeries to help remove fluid from behind the eardrum in both chil...Innovative Ear Tube Surgery Techniques for Treating Cholesteatomas
This research paper discusses a solution to a problem: benign tumors called cholesteatomas that grow in the middle ear can cause hearing loss, and if they're not completely removed during surgery, the...Innovative Training for Ear Tube Surgery: a New Simulation Method
This research paper discusses a new training method for surgeons, which has become particularly useful during the Covid-19 pandemic, when opportunities for hands-on training have decreased. The traini...Kobayashi Plug Surgery: a Safe Solution for Patulous Eustachian Tubes
This study looks at the effectiveness and safety of a specific type of surgery called Kobayashi plug surgery. This surgery is for patients who have a condition called patulous Eustachian tubes, which ...Laser Eustachian Tuboplasty: a Safe Option for Ear Tube Surgery
The researchers in this study looked at past literature on the safety and effectiveness of a procedure called Laser Eustachian Tuboplasty (LETP) in the treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) -...New Ear Tube Surgery Tool Offers Clearer Diagnosis for Patients
This research paper is about a new, specially designed miniature camera (endoscope) that can be steered through the Eustachian tube (a small tube that connects your throat to your middle ear). The res...Robotic Assistance in Ear Tube Surgery: a New Era in Precision Care
The study examines the use of a robotic system, the RobOtol, in middle ear surgeries. This is significant because these surgeries often require great precision and a steady hand, which can be difficul...Safe Ear Tube Surgery: Key Findings to Avoid Nerve Damage
The researchers in this study were looking at the safest way to place a tube in the ear during surgery, specifically to avoid damaging a nerve called the chorda tympani. They did this by examining the...Understanding and Treating Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Adults
This research paper is about problems with the Eustachian tube, which is a small canal that connects your throat to your middle ear. When this tube isn't working properly, it can cause a number of sym...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery After Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
This research paper is examining how rapid and severe weight loss, such as the kind experienced after bariatric (weight loss) surgery, can affect a patient's ear health. Specifically, the researchers ...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery After Jaw Surgery Complications
This research paper discusses the case of a 24-year-old man who had a type of jaw deformity and underwent a surgical procedure called LeFort I osteotomies to move his upper jaw forward. A year and a h...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery and Its Impact on Eustachian Tube
This research paper investigates the relationship between skull base pathology (disease or abnormalities at the bottom part of the brain or skull) and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD - a condition af...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Children with Otitis Media
Otitis media (OM) is a group of inflammatory diseases that affect the middle ear. This paper reviews studies on aquaporins (AQPs), a type of protein that helps in water movement in our body, and their...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Cholesteatoma Treatment
This research paper talks about the evaluation of cholesteatoma, which is a skin growth that occurs in the middle ear. It's typically suspected in people who have a history of hearing loss and chronic...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Chronic Ear Disease Treatment
This study looked at patients who were getting surgery for chronic ear disease. They used a type of scan called a Valsalva computed tomography (CT) before the surgery, and during the surgery, they tri...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Cleft Palate Patients
This research paper discusses the importance of understanding how the Eustachian tube (a small tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat) functions and how it can become dysfunctiona...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Dermoid Cysts in Children
This research paper discusses a rare disease known as dermoid that typically appears in the head and neck. This disease is particularly uncommon in the middle ear and Eustachian tube and there have be...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Eardrum Hernia Treatment
This research paper discusses a rare medical case of a 66-year-old man who had a hernia in his eardrum (also known as the tympanic membrane), which was extending into his outer ear canal. This conditi...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
This research paper is about the Eustachian tube, which is a small passage in your ear that helps regulate the pressure in your ear. Sometimes, this tube can get blocked or not work properly, leading ...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Middle Ear Cholesteatoma Treatment
This research paper is about a new method of classifying surgeries that deal with a condition called middle ear cholesteatoma, which is a skin growth that can occur in the middle ear. The researchers ...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Middle Ear Infections in Children
This research paper is about diagnosing middle ear infections, which is crucial to avoid unnecessary suffering and complications when an infection is there, and to prevent unneeded use of antibiotics ...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Middle Ear Malformations
This research paper talks about middle ear malformations (MEMs), which are various types of birth defects that affect the middle part of the ear and can lead to hearing loss. These malformations occur...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Middle Ear Tumors and Treatment
This research paper is about a very rare type of tumor called oncocytic papillomas that can grow in the middle ear. The researchers are trying to understand why these tumors occur and how to treat the...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Otitis Media in Children
Otitis media (OM) refers to a group of inflammatory diseases that affect the middle ear. This research paper looks at the role of C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) in these inflammatory diseases. CLRs ar...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Patients on Long-Term Ventilation
This study investigated the likelihood and risk factors for Eustachian tube dysfunction that can lead to middle ear problems in patients who are on long-term breathing support through a tracheostomy t...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery for Patulous Eustachian Tube Relief
This research paper is about a condition known as Patulous Eustachian tube (PET), which is a difficult medical problem to treat. The researchers looked at existing studies to see how effective and saf...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: a Guide for Adults with Oetd
This research paper is about a procedure known as balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (BDET), which is a treatment for a condition where the eustachian tubes in the ear become blocked (obstructive...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: a Guide for Patients with Chronic Ear
This research paper presents the authors' experiences and methods in using an endoscopic technique to view and treat blockages in the eustachian tube (a tube that connects the middle ear to the back o...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: a Guide to Balloon Eustachian
This research paper is about a medical condition called obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction and a treatment for it known as balloon Eustachian tuboplasty (BET). The Eustachian tubes are small pass...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Balloon Dilatation of the Eustachian
This research paper is about a procedure called balloon dilatation of the eustachian tube, which is a part of the ear. More specifically, it's about doing this procedure through an approach called tra...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Benefits and What to Expect
This research paper is about a study that looks back at patients who underwent a specific type of ear surgery between 2016 and 2018. The surgery is done with an endoscope, a tool that allows doctors t...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Benefits, Procedure, and Recovery
This research paper discusses the creation of a 3D model of the middle ear and eustachian tube using data from a Chinese digital human. The aim is to simulate and understand how the ear changes when t...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Can the Eustachian Tube Alone Work?
This study focused on understanding how the gas pressure balance in the middle ear is maintained, which is essential for its normal function. The researchers looked at whether the Eustachian tube (ET)...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Do Kids Really Need Water Protection?
This research paper discusses the common practice of preventing children with ventilation tubes (VTs) in their eardrums from exposing their ears to water. These VTs are typically used to treat chronic...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Evaluation of Eustachian Tube Function
This research paper is about how the authors examine the Eustachian tube, a small tube that connects your throat to your middle ear. This examination is important, especially when the tube isn't funct...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: How It Helps with Eustachian Tube
This study aimed to better understand how the Eustachian tube in our ear opens in response to changes in air pressure. To do this, the researchers used a microphone in the ear canal to pick up sounds ...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: How Nasal Symptoms Affect Outcomes
This research paper investigates the relationship between nose functions and middle ear surgery. More specifically, it studies how a patient's perception of their nose function, as measured by a quest...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: How Pressure Affects Ear Bones
This study looks at how pressure changes in the ear can affect the tiny bones inside the ear (known as ossicles). This can happen if the Eustachian tube (which helps balance pressure in the ear) doesn...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Insights on Ethnic Disparities in Kids
This study looked at the rates of a common ear surgery in New Zealand, focusing on how often it was done in different ethnic groups and regions over a ten-year period. The surgery, which involves inse...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: Risks and Complications Explained
This research paper talks about a case where silicone, typically used for making personalized ear plugs and hearing aids, ended up in a person's middle ear and Eustachian tube by accident. This result...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: What Adults Need to Know
This research study aimed to determine how many adults scheduled for surgery related to long-term inflammation in the middle ear also have a chronic issue where their eustachian tubes (the tubes that ...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
This research study investigated the relationship between two structures inside the skull: the eustachian tube (a tube that links the back of the nose to the middle ear) and the internal carotid arter...Understanding Ear Tube Surgery: What to Know About Recovery and Pap
This research paper focuses on how doctors manage the use of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, which are used to treat sleep apnea, after their patients have had ear surgery. Since PAP devices c...Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Sinus Infection Patients
This research paper investigates the connection between ear problems (Eustachian tube dysfunction or ETD) and sinus infections (chronic rhinosinusitis or CRS). The study looks at whether these conditi...Understanding Nasal Surgery for Eustachian Tube Disorders
This research paper provides a modern overview of surgery performed through the nose for problems related to the Eustachian tube, a tube that connects our throat to our middle ear and helps balance ea...Understanding the Link Between Sinus Infections and Ear Problems: a Study
This research paper investigates the connection between ear problems (Eustachian tube dysfunction or ETD) and sinus infections (chronic rhinosinusitis or CRS). The study looks at whether these conditi...