[Pneumatic otoscopy in pediatrics].
Pneumatic otoscopy is based upon the reaction of the tympanic membrane after sending a small air volume. A normal mobility means that air is present in the middle ear. Instead absent or reduced mobility means that effusion is present. This technique improves the quality of ears clinical examination and is particularly useful for the diagnosis of suppurative and serous otitis media.
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Hôpital Saint-Michel, 33, rue Olivier-de-Serres, 75015 Paris, France. romain@noos.fr
D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019720:Otoscopes; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000639:trends