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Tympanostomy Tube Insertion: Anterosuperior vs. Anteroinferior Quadrant

1992; Wiley; Volume: 106; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/019459989210600306

1097-6817

Max M. April, Rafael R. Portella, Peter W. Orobello, Robert M. Naclerio,

Ear and Head Tumors

We studied the extrusion rate of Paparella type I tympanostomy tubes in the anterosuperior quadrant compared to those placed in the anteroinferior quadrant in a prospective study. Thirty‐five patients were evaluated. The duration (mean ± SEM) in the anteroinferior quadrant was 211 ± 18 days, whereas the duration in the anterosuperior quadrant was 211 ± 11 days. We conclude that placement in the anterosuperior quadrant does not prolong duration of these tympanostomy tubes.