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Surgery for glue ear--a modern epidemic.

N Black

    Lancet (London, England)
    |April 14, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Surgery rates for glue ear surged by 74% in the Oxford Region between 1975 and 1981. This epidemic likely reflects increased apparent prevalence, not a true rise in illness, with peaks in young boys and higher social classes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Anecdotal reports suggested an epidemic of surgery for glue ear.
    • Routine hospital statistics were analyzed to investigate these claims.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the rise in surgical rates for glue ear.
    • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with the surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of routine hospital statistics from the Oxford Region.
    • Examination of surgical rates between 1975 and 1981.
    • Stratification of rates by age, sex, and social class.

    Main Results:

    • Surgical rates for glue ear increased by 74% between 1975 and 1981.
    • Peak surgical ages were 5-7 years, with higher rates in boys.
    • Higher relative risk of surgery was observed in social class I compared to social class V.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed surgical epidemic for glue ear is significant.
    • Demographic and socioeconomic factors influence surgical rates.
    • The epidemic likely represents an increase in apparent prevalence rather than true morbidity.

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