AIR-FLOW THROUGH THE EUSTACHIAN-TUBE
AIR-FLOW THROUGH THE EUSTACHIAN-TUBE
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DOI：
10.1177/000348947908800504
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发表时间：
1979-01-01
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
BERN, SA
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作者：
CANTEKIN, EI;BLUESTONE, CD;BERN, SA
To distinguish normal from abnormal eustachian tube function, 2 groups of adults with nonintact tympanic membranes were tested. Six subjects had traumatic perforations of the tympanic membrane and a negative otologic history; 5 subjects had perforations as a sequela of otitis media. The middle ear inflation-deflation technique and a newly introduced forced-response technique were used. Comparison of the 2 groups revealed marked differences between normal subjects and patients with middle ear disease in active tubal dilation mechanisms and biomechanics of the eustachian tube. The forced-response test apparently was a better method to determine the degree of actual tubal function.
