Contemporary indications for ventilation tube placement.

Abstract:

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the current indications for ventilation tube placement RECENT FINDINGS:In the past year, several studies have challenged the current guidelines for ventilation tube placement and antibiotic use for otitis media in children. Critics argue that some of these studies have poor scientific validity, yet these studies are being referenced, and sometimes misinterpreted, by the media. Fueled by these media reports, many concerned parents are now questioning otolaryngologists as to the efficacy and safety of ventilation tube placement. Whereas the indications for tube placement in children may be in a state of flux, the indications for tube placement in adults has (and is) fairly static. I will discuss the current published guidelines and the potential for changing trends in tube placement rates. I will also review the literature for the past year regarding postoperative management and adjuvant therapies. SUMMARY:Although there have been no radical changes in the indications for ventilation tube placement, recent studies have challenged the current clinical indicators and the ramifications of these studies may be more evident in the years to come.

authors

Schraff SA

doi

10.1097/MOO.0b013e3283095046

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-10-01 00:00:00

pages

406-11

issue

5

eissn

1068-9508

issn

1531-6998

pii

00020840-200810000-00003

journal_volume

16

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