Mupirocin Ointment Prevents Early Post-Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea: A Preliminary Study
Korean Journal of Audiology
;
: 130-133, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The most common complication of tympanostomy tube (T-tube) insertion is the development of postoperative otorrhea. Post-tympanostomy tube otorrhea (PTTO) is defined as active drainage through an existing T-tube. Many surgeons routinely use topical antibiotics as prophylaxis against early PTTO. Mupirocin calcium ointment is a topical antimicrobial agent with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against many Gram-positive organisms. This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness of topical mupirocin ointment in reducing early PTTO. SUBJECTS ANDMETHODS:
The study included 98 ears (67 patients, mean age 32.9 years) that had a T-tube inserted because of chronic middle ear effusion or atelectatic otitis media. A Paparella type-I polyethylene-tube coated with mupirocin was inserted through the tympanostomy. Patients were instructed not to use otic drops or any other medications. All patients were seen by day 14 postoperatively.RESULTS:
Early PTTO occurred in one case (1.5%). No early PTTO was seen with a middle ear effusion. Nineteen children were treated under general anesthesia; none developed early PTTO.CONCLUSIONS:
Insertion of a T-tube coated with mupirocin ointment could be effective at preventing early PTTO.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Otitis Media
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Otitis Media with Effusion
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Middle Ear Ventilation
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Drainage
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Calcium
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Mupirocin
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Ear
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Audiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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