title: Our classification of tympanic retraction pockets.
abstract: A classification of tympanic retraction pockets is indispensable in order to standardise their evaluation. In this manner, the evolution of the pathology can be carefully followed and the most appropriate therapy chosen. The authors propose adapting their classification to endoscopy which permits the inspection of the depths of certain pockets, otherwise invisible to examination under microscope, thus ensuring a better follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Université Catholique de Louvain, Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie, Belgium.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Bours
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Decat
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gersdorff
mesh_terms: D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000473:pathology*