Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Adverse Events.

Tyler B Merrill Vijay A PatelChristopher PoolJohn L DornhofferRobert A Saadi

Published in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2023)

Though ETBD is generally seen as a safe procedure, there have been several concerning AEs reported to date. Increased awareness of ETBD complications can serve as a primer for improved patient education and counseling during the informed consent process and aid surgeons in clinical decision-making. Future studies with standardized reporting protocols are warranted to create a central registry for ETBD.

Keyphrases

decision making
quality improvement
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case report
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risk factors
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adverse drug
case control
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