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The mini-grommet and tympanosclerosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Hampal ,
L. M. Flood  and
B. U. Kumar
S. Hampal
Affiliation:
Middlesbrough
L. M. Flood*
Affiliation:
Middlesbrough
B. U. Kumar
Affiliation:
Middlesbrough
*
Mr L. M. Flood, Research Foundation, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough TS8 9AU.
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Abstract

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One hundred and sixteen children with otitis media with effusion underwent myringotomy and insertion of a conventional pattern of Shah grommet in one ear and the much smaller Mini Shah grommet in the other. Close observation post-operatively determined the comparative rate of extrusion, recurrence of effusion, and of onset and degree of tympanosclerosis. At one year review, the Mini Shah shows a significantly earlier extrusion and a greater tendency to recurrence of otitis media with effusion. However, this is compensated by a decreased incidence of tympanosclerosis and reduced severity in those affected. This tends to support the view that shear forces produced by heavier patterns of ventilation tube promote tympanosclerosis.

Keywords

Middle ear ventilationTympanosclerosis
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 3 , March 1991 , pp. 161 - 164
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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