Hemotympanum as a Complication of a Valsalva Maneuver during Childbirth.

Tali Teitelbaum Isaac Shochat Golda GrinblatMohamad TahaItzhak Braverman

Published in: Case reports in otolaryngology (2023)

Forceful Valsalva can cause hemotympanum. Investigating the benefits and disadvantages of the pushing methods could help reduce such complications in the future. A prompt evaluation of an otolaryngologist should be requested in the event of a new postpartum hearing disturbance or bloody otorrhea.

Keyphrases

coronary artery
current status
risk factors
hearing loss