Abstract
ObjectiveThis study aims to provide data on ear tube extrusion and complication rates for patients who have Paparella Type 1 tympanostomy tube (TT) placement. MethodsRetrospective chart review of patients 6 months to 12 years old who underwent insertion of Paparella Type 1 TT by a single surgeon. ResultsOf 197 tubes evaluated, 3% were plugged between 1 and 3 months after surgery. Of the 144 tubes evaluated long-term, all tubes extruded within 4 years. There were no tympanic membrane perforations. ConclusionsThis chart review showed expected rate of initial ear tube plugging. The rate of tympanic membrane perforation was lower than expected.
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