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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Acute otitis media (AOM) leads to inflammation and hearing loss, with ventilation tubes being a primary treatment.
  • 3D printing offers enhanced precision and adaptability for prostheses in otorhinolaryngology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and test 3D-printed tympanostomy tubes for potential use in treating AOM.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and complications of 3D-printed implants in an animal model.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental study using Wistar rats (July-December 2020).
  • Design and technical testing of 3D tympanostomy tube models using inexpensive 3D printers.
  • Endoscopic insertion of PLA-printed tympanostomy tubes.

Main Results:

  • Implants were successfully placed in both ears of five rats.
  • Adjustments to the PLA-printed tympanostomy tube improved its function.
  • Histopathology revealed significant middle and inner ear damage, with PLA degradation noted as a complication.

Conclusions:

  • Modified 5mm 3D-printed implants demonstrated functional capacity.
  • Complications included material degradation and otologic damage, necessitating further investigation.
  • While no adverse events occurred during observation, further research on 3D-printed implants is crucial.