A novel technique for patulous Eustachian tube augmentation.
Holger SudhoffNazli AyIngo TodtOdile SauzetManuel Bernal-SprekelsenLars-Uwe ScholtzPublished in: 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 (2020)
Although all different approaches resulted in a reduction of PETD related symptoms, the transpalatinatal ET augmentation in local anesthesia achieved a statistically significant superior clinical improvement. A complete resolution of PETD related symptoms was obtained and required additional procedures. This improvement may be related to the intraoperative "feedback" by the patients in local anesthesia in the sitting position eliminating the necessity for repeated procedures.