[Workup and treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction in adults]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2019 Jan 14;181(3):V03180209.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction are frequent and multiple. Therefore, clear definitions and diagnostic criteria are important in order to achieve appropriate patient flow. So far, there has been a lack of consensus on this subject, but the proposed definitions and diagnostic criteria in this review may aid to achieve this. Tubomanometry is a diagnostic tool to evaluate Eustachian tube function, and balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube can be a helpful treatment in patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catheterization
  • Dilatation
  • Ear Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Endoscopy
  • Eustachian Tube* / pathology
  • Humans