ReviewEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2023
Assessment of the Eustachian tube: a review.
Review in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Clinical Utility of Modified Inflation-Deflation Test in Eustachian Tube Function Testing.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Development and Preliminary Evaluation of an Endoscopic Eustachian Tube Orifice Patency Score (ETOPS): A Pilot Study.Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2026Article
- Complementary diagnostic value of tympanometry and tubomanometry in Eustachian tube dysfunction: a retrospective study with serial strategy optimization.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- From catheterization to crenotherapy: historical and functional perspective on the Eustachian tube.European journal of translational myology · 2025Article
- Eustachian tube dysfunction in adults.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2025Article
- Comparative Anatomical and Morphometric Analysis of Eustachian Tube Across Species.Audiology research · 2025Article
- Commentary on "Assessment of the Eustachian tube: a review".European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundDysfunction of the Eustachian tube (ET) can lead to negative pressure within the middle ear, which, in turn, causes various pathological changes. Multiple testing methods for ET function have been devised, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the characteristics of each ET function test and the unique characteristics of ET dysfunction (ETD) in children are prerequisites for choosing the optimal assessment method. For a comprehensive diagnosis, assessment should also include the localisation of any sites of obstruction. This review aims to summarise the methods of evaluating ET function and locating sites of ET lesions.
methodsArticles evaluating ET function, localising lesions in the ET, and ETD in children were collected from the PubMed database. We selected only relevant English publications.
resultsETD in children has different characteristics to those in adults. The appropriate tests for assessing ET function depend on the specific conditions of the individual patient. Valsalva computed tomography can provide information on the soft and bony anatomy of the ET to facilitate identification of lesion sites.
conclusionAn accurate diagnosis should be based on a combined analysis of objective and subjective results, with interpretation made in conjunction with clinical history and physical examination. A comprehensive assessment should include lesion localisation. When assessing ETD in children, it is important to take into account the characteristics of this population.
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