| Autologous fat grafting for the refractory patulous eustachian tube. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12574764 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The patulous eustachian tube (pET) presents a challenging management problem. Patients with the pET disorder are disturbed to the point of mental illness by their symptoms of aural fullness and autophony, especially the echo of their own voice. Thus far, described treatment methods are often temporary or ineffective. Here, we describe a minimally invasive method for the treatment of pET that involves cauterization with autologous fat graft plugging of the ET at its nasopharyngeal orifice, in conjunction with myringotomy and ventilation tube placement. This procedure has been successful for the treatment of refractory pET in 2 patients at the House Ear Clinic with at least 1-year follow-up and we propose that it may accomplish relief of symptoms by permanent stenosis of the ET. |
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Authors:
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Joni K Doherty; William H Slattery |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Volume: 128 ISSN: 0194-5998 ISO Abbreviation: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Publication Date: 2003 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-02-07 Completed Date: 2003-03-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508176 Medline TA: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 88-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, LAC + USC Medical Center and the House Ear Clinic, Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
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Acoustic Impedance Tests Adipose Tissue / transplantation* Adult Audiometry Combined Modality Therapy Ear Diseases / diagnosis, surgery* Eustachian Tube / physiopathology, surgery* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Middle Ear Ventilation / methods Risk Assessment Tissue Transplantation / methods Transplantation, Autologous Treatment Outcome Tympanic Membrane / physiopathology, surgery* |
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