Water protection after tympanostomy (Shepard) tubes does not decrease otorrhea incidence - retrospective cohort study

INTRODUCTION: Myringotomy for tube insertion is the most common otologic surgery. Otorrhea is a frequent complication of this procedure and, to prevent it, most surgeons strongly recommend avoiding contact with water as this is thought to adversely impact on post-operative quality of life. OBJECTIVE...

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Main Author: Subtil, J (author)
Other Authors: Jardim, A (author), Peralta Santos, A (author), Araújo, J (author), Saraiva, J (author), Paço, J (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
Dispositivos de Proteção dos Ouvidos
Ventilação do Ouvido Médio
Postoperative Complications
Ear Protective Devices
Middle Ear Ventilation
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/19108
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:comum.rcaap.pt:10400.26/19108

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