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Paper patching of the tympanic membrane as a symptomatic treatment for patulous eustachian tube syndrome.
- Source :
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Journal of Laryngology & Otology . Mar2014, Vol. 128 Issue 3, p228-235. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background:Application of one or several paper patches on the tympanic membrane can improve autophony and other symptoms in some patients with a patulous eustachian tube.Method:The charts of 21 patients treated for patulous eustachian tube syndrome between 2006 and 2011 were studied for subjective improvement of symptoms following the application of paper patches.Results:Paper patching of the tympanic membrane provided symptomatic relief in 76.2 per cent of patients; relief was permanent in 50 per cent of these patients.Conclusion:Paper patching of the tympanic membrane is a simple and effective means of temporarily or permanently alleviating patulous eustachian tube syndrome symptoms. It is postulated that the patches decrease the admittance of low- to mid-frequency acoustic input at the tympanic membrane by increasing the stiffness of the tympanic membrane, thereby counteracting the middle-ear cushion effect caused by the open eustachian tube. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222151
- Volume :
- 128
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101378034
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215114000036