Care of the Child with Tympanostomy Tubes: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician

Authors

  • P.A. Pitcher Department of Otolaryngology Dalhousie University Halifax Nova Scotia
  • M.M. Carr Department of Otolaryngology Dalhousie University Halifax Nova Scotia
  • K.D. Clarke Department of Otolaryngology Dalhousie University; Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital Halifax Nova Scotia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol25No2.3733

Abstract

Tympanostomy tube (TT) placement in children for the treatment of chronic otitis media with effusion (COME) and recurrent acute otitis media (RAOM) is the most common surgical procedure performed among otolaryngologists. Despite its popularity, the literature is lacking in information for family doctors regarding many aspects of the procedure, including indications, complications, and post-operative patient care. In this review, we discuss COME, RAOM, rationale and indications for TT placement and complications of TT placement. With respect to the complications of TT placement there will be an emphasis on management of post-operative otorrhea, and post-operative patient care.
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Pitcher, P., Carr, M., & Clarke, K. (1997). Care of the Child with Tympanostomy Tubes: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 25(2). https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol25No2.3733

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (1997)

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Original Research

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