Evolution of Eustachian tube surgery.
Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 21305559.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/lary.21453.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common condition that lacks a widely accepted treatment. Attempts to address ETD surgically have spanned several centuries and have often fallen short of success. It is probable that occult anatomic position, unclear function, and misunderstood physiology have contributed to the delayed development of effective interventions for ETD. This article traces the evolution of therapeutic interventions of the Eustachian tube through the present day. Reasons for success and failure are highlighted, with implications for the future of Eustachian tube surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Endoscopy
- Eustachian Tube
- Otolaryngology