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Quantifying the Domino Effect of Septoplasty on Eustachian Tube Function and Nasal Resistance in Patients With Chronic Otitis Media: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Nimisha Patil, Shraddha Jain, Prasad T Deshmukh, Sagar S Gaurkar, Chandra Veer Singh, Megha Kawale, Smriti Wadhwa, Jaya Gupta, Abhijeet Sharma, Parindita Sarmah

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Nimisha PatilDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Shraddha JainDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Prasad T DeshmukhDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Sagar S GaurkarDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Chandra Veer SinghDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Megha KawaleDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Smriti WadhwaDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Jaya GuptaDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Abhijeet SharmaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.
Parindita SarmahDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND.

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Abstract

Background Eustachian tube dysfunction is characterized by insufficient dilation, leading to secondary pathologies in the middle ear. By comparing pre- and post-operative grades of Eustachian tube function and nasal resistance measurements, this study seeks to determine if septoplasty can improve Eustachian tube function in cases where nasal septal deviation is likely to cause mechanical dysfunction. We also aim to validate the Jain Bhalerao endoscopic classification of nasal septal deviation by assessing its utility in identifying septal deviations at a higher risk of causing Eustachian tube dysfunction. The ultimate goal is to establish guidelines for aural indications of septoplasty in treating Eustachian tube dysfunction-related middle ear disorders. Material and methods This prospective observational study was carried out from 1

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chronic otitis mediadeviated nasal septumdynamic slow video endoscopyeustachian tube functionnasal resistancerhinomanometry

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