title: [Endoscopy of the eustachian tube. 1st evaluation].
abstract: The authors present a novel, original method for exploration of the middle ear cavity using Eustachian tube endoscopy. The diameter of the fibre optic tube was only 0.9 mm, hence the term micro-endoscopy. This endoscopic procedure was used during surgery for chronic otitis, where there was evidence of tubal etiology which required confirmation. The preliminary results are presented.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Nord, Chemin des Bourrely, Marseille.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Bremond
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Magnan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chays
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: de Gasquet
mesh_terms: D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004432:Ear, Middle; D004724:Endoscopy; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Endoscopie de la trompe d'Eustache. Premier bilan.