The influence of anterior nasal packings on middle ear pressure.
In 27 patients, representing 53 ears, middle ear pressure was measured before and after septoplasty/rhinoplasty. On the fourth postoperative day there was no demonstrable statistical difference (Mann-Whitney test). The various possible reasons for postoperative tube occlusion are discussed, mucosa oedema being considered the most important reason.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004432:Ear, Middle; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011312:Pressure; D012225:Rhinoplasty; D013997:Time Factors