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Researchers developed a novel large animal model for Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) by injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. This reproducible method allows testing new treatments like Eustachian tube (ET) stents.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Engineering
  • Animal Models

Background:

  • Otitis media frequently correlates with Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
  • A significant gap existed in large animal models for evaluating novel Eustachian tube (ET) treatments, such as stenting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a reproducible large animal model for inducing ETD without permanent Eustachian tube (ET) closure.
  • To develop and validate a method for testing new therapeutic interventions for ETD.

Main Methods:

  • Development of specialized tools for safe hyaluronic acid (HA) injection near the Eustachian tube (ET) in blackface sheep.
  • Utilizing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for visualizing HA depots and guiding stent placement.
  • In vivo validation through tympanometry to assess middle ear ventilation and induction of ETD.

Main Results:

  • Successful induction of ETD in sheep using 2.5 mL or higher of HA, with no observed complications or animal distress.
  • The induced ETD persisted for 3 to 13 weeks and was associated with middle ear effusion.
  • Demonstrated feasibility of stent placement within the ET following HA injection.

Conclusions:

  • A reliable and reproducible large animal model for Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) has been successfully established.
  • This model provides a platform for preclinical evaluation of innovative treatments, including Eustachian tube (ET) stents.
  • The HA injection technique offers a temporary and controllable method for studying ETD and its management.