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Patulous eustachian tube: a radiological perspective.

N S Tolley1, P Phelps

  • 1Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing patulous Eustachian tube (PET) can be confirmed with computed tomographic (CT) imaging. CT scans aid in diagnosis, research, and monitoring treatment for PET.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Patulous Eustachian tube (PET) diagnosis traditionally relies on clinical history and examination.
  • Objective tests like tympanometry and sonotubometry aid in confirming PET.

Observation:

  • This paper explores the utility of computed tomographic (CT) imaging in diagnosing PET.
  • Radiological evidence of PET is presented in cases associated with congenital hemifacial microsomia and post-radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Findings:

  • Computed tomographic imaging offers a valuable tool for diagnosing patulous Eustachian tube.
  • CT imaging demonstrates anatomical changes and can be correlated with clinical findings.

Implications:

  • CT imaging can enhance diagnostic accuracy for patulous Eustachian tube.
  • The role of CT in research and treatment monitoring for PET warrants further investigation.

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