title: The Role of Transtympanic Dilatation of the Eustachian Tube During Chronic Ear Surgery.
abstract: Endoscopic technique allows visualization of the protympanic segment of the eustachian tube in patients undergoing chronic ear surgery. Balloon dilatation of the area can be undertaken with clear widening of the obstructed areas. This article discusses the authors' approach and experience with transtympanic dilatation of the eustachian tube. It includes case selection, technique, immediate postprocedure evaluation, and results, with multiple case presentations and videos.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, American Hospital Dubai, PO Box 5566, Oud Mehta Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address: mtarabichi@ahdubai.com.
authors: Muaaz
authors: M
authors: Tarabichi
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, American Hospital Dubai, PO Box 5566, Oud Mehta Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Kapadia
mesh_terms: D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures
keywords: Balloon dilatation; CT of temporal bone; Cholesteatoma; Eustachian tube obstruction; Eustachian tuboplasty; Tympanic perforation; Tympanoplasty; Valsalva maneuver