title: Preoperative and Intraoperative Evaluation of the Eustachian Tube in Chronic Ear Surgery.
abstract: This article discusses the authors' approach to the assessment of the eustachian tube using opening pressure measurement, endoscopic assessment of the protympanic segment of the eustachian tube, and Valsalva computed tomography. A possible algorithm for the evaluation of eustachian tube obstructive disorders is detailed both preoperatively and intraoperatively.
authors.affiliation: ENT Clinic, American Hospital Dubai, PO Box 5566, Oud Mehta Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address: mtarabichi@ahdubai.com.
authors.forename: Muaaz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tarabichi
authors.affiliation: ENT Clinic, American Hospital Dubai, PO Box 5566, Oud Mehta Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kapadia
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D004724:Endoscopy; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011312:Pressure; D014636:Valsalva Maneuver
keywords: CT of temporal bone; Cholesteatoma; Eustachian tube obstruction; Tympanic perforation; Tympanoplasty; Valsalva maneuver