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[Intratympanic pressure changes during general anaesthesia (author's transl)]

R Laszig, O G Neumann

    Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nitrous oxide during anesthesia can increase intratympanic pressure, potentially displacing tympanic membrane grafts in otologic surgery. This study measured pressure changes and explored links between middle ear pressure and mastoid bone size.

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    Intratympanic steroid use for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: current otolaryngology practice in Germany and Austria.

    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·2018

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Anesthesiology
    • Medical Engineering

    Context:

    • Tympanic membrane graft displacement is a known complication in otologic surgery under general anesthesia.
    • Elevated intratympanic pressure, potentially exacerbated by nitrous oxide, is implicated in graft displacement.
    • Understanding pressure dynamics is crucial for surgical success and patient outcomes.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the effect of nitrous oxide on intratympanic pressure during otologic surgery.
    • To quantify intratympanic pressure changes using the Madsen Impedance measuring instrument Z073.
    • To explore potential correlations between middle ear pressure and mastoid bone size.

    Summary:

    • Intratympanic pressure was measured in 84 ears during otologic procedures involving general anesthesia and nitrous oxide.
    • The study observed pressure variations and analyzed their relationship with the size of the mastoid bone.
    • Findings provide insights into the mechanical effects of anesthetic gases on the middle ear environment.

    Impact:

    • Informing anesthetic protocols to minimize risks associated with tympanic membrane graft displacement.
    • Providing objective data on intratympanic pressure fluctuations relevant to otologic surgical techniques.
    • Contributing to a better understanding of middle ear mechanics and their relationship to craniofacial anatomy.

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