title: Management of ventilation tubes: preventing premature extrusion.
abstract: The Goode T-tube provides a safe and efficient method of ventilating the middle ear space for an extended period of time without random premature extrusion. Each patient needs to be evaluated and followed closely while these tubes are in position. The criteria for the length of time that tubes are retained and the low complication rate are presented. Selective measures for removal of these tubes have provided a reasonable, safe and cost effective means of handling chronic secretory otitis.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000601:surgery