Steroid Versus Antibiotic Drops in the Prevention of Postoperative Myringotomy Tube Complications.

Sameer A AlviJoel W JonesPaul PorterMollie PerrymanKaren NelsonCarrie L FrancisChristopher G Larsen

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2018)

No significant difference in the incidence of immediate postoperative tympanostomy tube otorrhea or obstruction was seen between the antibiotic-steroid and antibiotic alone cohorts, regardless of effusion type. Overall, patients with mucoid effusions are more likely to develop tube otorrhea or obstruction at follow-up. Cost-effective drops should be used when prescribing topical therapy to prevent complications after ear tubes.

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