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Middle ear ventilation in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia
Nikolaus E Wolter1, Sharon D Dell, Adrian L James
1University of Toronto, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. nikolaus.wolter@utoronto.ca
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|August 14, 2012
Summary
Ventilation tube insertion significantly improved hearing in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and otitis media with effusion (OME). While post-operative otorrhea occurred, it was manageable, supporting tube insertion for hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
Background:
- Recurrent and persistent otitis media with effusion (OME) in children with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) poses a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding the otological presentation and management outcomes in this specific pediatric population is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the otological presentation of children with PCD and OME.
- To compare audiological outcomes and complications of medical versus surgical management (ventilation tube insertion).
- To correlate surgical outcomes with PCD ultrastructural ciliary phenotype.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of PCD and OME patients from 1991-2009.
- Patients categorized into medical management or ventilation tube (VT) insertion groups.
- Audiological outcomes and post-operative complications were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Ventilation tube insertion improved hearing thresholds to normal (<25 dB HL) in 80% of affected ears (p=0.034).
- Medical management resulted in stable hearing thresholds (p=0.397).
- Post-operative otorrhea occurred in 42.1% of VT patients, but was medically controlled; bilateral cholesteatoma was noted in two patients.
Conclusions:
- Ventilation tube insertion is a viable option for children with PCD and OME experiencing mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Patients should be informed about potential multiple VT insertions and the likelihood of post-operative otorrhea.
- Ultrastructural ciliary phenotype did not impact otorrhea rates, but cholesteatoma should be considered in cases of otorrhea.
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