Results of Eustaquian tube dilation in adults with chronic tubal disfunction
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Introduction: Endoscopic balloon dilation has been shown to be a therapeutic and effective tool for the treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction. Now, the results in the Colombian population are unknown. Aim: Describe the clinical improvement of eustachian tube dilation in adult patients with chronic tubal dysfunction, in a 4th level complexity hospital in Bogotá.
Design: Retrospective observational study with analytical component. Methods: The clinical records of patients undergoing endoscopic dilatation of the Eustachian tube were reviewed. Objective and subjective changes in the postoperative period are described. Results: 22 patients were obtained between 18 and 66 years and follow-up from 6 to 22 months. 84.5 % underwent bilateral intervention and 15.8 % unilaterally for a total of 38 operated ears. 60 % achieved tympanogram normalization. There was improvement of middle ear pressures from -102.5 to -3.5 daPa (p = 0.005). Statistically significant improvement in 6/7 symptoms according to the severity scale and reduction of air-bone Gap in 7 dB and 4 dB of airway PTA (p = 0.249; p = 0.711). Generating an average positive impact of +32 on the quality-of-life scale according to the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI). Conclusions: Eustachian tube dilation proves to be a safe and effective therapy in an adult population with statistically significant improvements in the severity of symptoms, and in middle ear pressures. Generating a positive impact on the scale of quality of life according to the GBI.
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