A possible otological complication due to maxillary expansion in a cleft lip and palate patient

Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2000 Jul;37(4):416-20. doi: 10.1597/1545-1569_2000_037_0416_apocdt_2.3.co_2.

Abstract

Objective: We present a possible negative side effect of a sudden onset of secretory otitis media in a 12-year-old boy with unilateral cleft lip and palate who underwent maxillary expansion. The secretory otitis media caused a temporary hearing loss developed during the activation of the expander appliance. The possible causes for this complication are discussed.

Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware of the possible association between maxillary expansion and secretory otitis media.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Audiometry, Pure-Tone
  • Auditory Threshold / physiology
  • Child
  • Cleft Lip / therapy*
  • Cleft Palate / therapy*
  • Endoscopy
  • Hearing Loss / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Orthodontic Appliances
  • Otitis Media with Effusion / etiology*
  • Palatal Expansion Technique / adverse effects*
  • Palatal Expansion Technique / instrumentation