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Evaluation of Eustachian tube function in Behçet᾿s disease: A case-control study.
Murat Yaşar1, Fatma Atalay1, Abdulvahap Kahveci2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kastamonu University Faculty of Medicine, Kastamonu, Türkiye.
Archives of Rheumatology
|March 10, 2025
Summary
Eustachian tube dysfunction is more common in Behçet
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder.
- Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can significantly impact quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients with Behçet's disease.
- To identify potential predictors of ETD in BD patients.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, case-control study comparing 46 BD patients with 46 healthy controls.
- Utilized Eustachian tube function tests and the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire 7 (ETDQ-7).
- Employed binary logistic regression and Spearman's rank correlation for analysis.
Main Results:
- Patients with BD exhibited significantly higher ETDQ-7 scores and a greater prevalence of ETD compared to controls.
- No statistically significant factors were identified as predictors of ETD in BD patients.
- No significant correlation was found between disease duration and ETD severity.
Conclusions:
- Eustachian tube dysfunction is more prevalent in individuals with Behçet's disease.
- Clinical and demographic factors do not appear to be associated with ETD in this BD cohort.
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