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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol ; 266(3): 373-6, 2009 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18665383

ABSTRACT

To assess the validity of tympanometry as a test for the presence of middle ear effusion using a 'gold-standard' of myringotomy performed after a nitrous oxide-free general anaesthetic, we performed a prospective validity study comparing tympanometry traces obtained immediately pre-operatively from patients undergoing grommet insertion, with the otomicroscopic findings at myringotomy. Nitrous oxide was omitted from the anaesthetic gaseous mixture as it has been reported to displace middle ear effusions. One hundred and seventy-two patients (aged 1.5-15 years) with a clinically assessed 3 month history of middle ear effusion were included in the study. Sensitivity and specificity of a Jerger classification Type B tympanometric trace for the presence of middle ear effusion were 0.73 and 0.84, respectively. We conclude that tympanometry is a valid test in assessing the presence of middle ear effusion compared to a 'gold standard' of myringotomy performed after a nitrous oxide-free general anaesthetic.


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Acoustic Impedance Tests/methods , Anesthesia, General , Middle Ear Ventilation/methods , Nitrous Oxide/analysis , Otitis Media with Effusion/surgery , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Reproducibility of Results
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J Med Case Rep ; 2: 44, 2008 Feb 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18261239

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INTRODUCTION: We present a case of accelerated tibial fracture union in the third trimester of pregnancy. This is of particular relevance to orthopaedic surgeons, who must be made aware of the potentially accelerated healing response in pregnancy and the requirement for prompt treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: A 40 year old woman at 34 weeks gestational age sustained a displaced fracture of the tibial shaft. This was initially treated conservatively in plaster with view to intra-medullary nailing postpartum. Following an emergency caesarean section, the patient was able to fully weight bear without pain 4 weeks post injury, indicating clinical union. Radiographs demonstrated radiological union with good alignment and abundant callus formation. Fracture union occurred within 4 weeks, less than half the time expected for a conservatively treated tibial shaft fracture. CONCLUSION: Long bone fractures in pregnancy require clear and precise management plans as fracture healing is potentially accelerated. Non-operative treatment is advisable provided satisfactory alignment of the fracture is achieved.

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