Preoperative evaluation of eustachian tube function in reconstructive middle ear surgery

ABSTRACT

A correlation between preoperative eustachian tube functional results with postoperative stability and function of the ears undergoing reconstructive surgery i.e. [Tympano-plasties] is presented from our Institute. The study was conducted on 24 patients with a variety of Chronic middle ear diseases. The ear pathology included both tubo-tympanic and attico-antral diseases with or without cholesteatoma. Preoperatively, patients were divided into three main groups on the basis of tubal functions. The same patients were then followed up postoperatively for a period of three to six months and their ears were evaluated with regards to anatomical and functional stability. It was confirmed that a physiologically functioning eustachian tube in a chronic suppurative Otitis Media results in a successful tympano plasty both from anatomical and functional aspects