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Tyler Merrill1, Vijay Patel2, John Dornhoffer3

  • 1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.

American Journal of Otolaryngology
|April 17, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) is a safe and effective treatment for children with refractory Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). Further research is needed, but ETBD shows promise with or without ventilation tubes.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a prevalent condition in pediatric populations.
  • Eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) has emerged as a treatment option, with adult data being more robust than pediatric data.
  • This review synthesizes current evidence on ETBD efficacy and safety in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the existing evidence on eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of ETBD for treating pediatric Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted using the PubMed MEDLINE database.
  • The search focused on studies evaluating ETBD in the pediatric population.
  • Two systematic reviews constituted the highest level of evidence for this pediatric ETBD assessment.

Main Results:

  • The reviewed studies indicated that ETBD is a safe procedure for children.
  • While there was overlap, each systematic review included unique studies, strengthening the findings.
  • The evidence suggests ETBD is safe for pediatric use.

Conclusions:

  • Eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) appears to be safe and effective for children with refractory Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
  • Prospective trials are recommended to further confirm these findings.
  • ETBD, with or without ventilation tube placement, may be a viable treatment for refractory pediatric ETD.
Abstract

Keywords:
Balloon dilationEustachian tube dysfunctionPediatric

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