title: Effects of large-bore middle ear ventilation tubes.
abstract: Patients with chronic otitis media that did not respond to conventional treatment were studied for the types and incidence of complications from the use of large-bore tubes inserted into their ears. The most common complication was otorrhea (41%, 50 of 123 ears). Permanent perforation occurred in 25% (17/68 ears). Use of large-bore tubes proved effective and continues to be indicated in certain conditions of chronic otitis media that are refractory to other forms of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000628:therapy*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000628:therapy; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000628:therapy; D014432:Tympanic Membrane