Abstract
Background: otitis media with effusion(OME) is defined as a collection of fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of acute ear infection.OME has several potential causes.The presence of fluid in the middle ear decreases tympanic membrane and middle ear function, leading to decreased hearing and learning disabilities. Hence early detection and proper intervention is necessary. Materials And Methods: 30 Patients of paediatric age group(0-13yrs.) were primarily selected from ENT out-patient department, Gandhi hospital and Osmania General Hospital, from June 2013 to December 2015 , on the basis of suggestive symptoms persisting for 4 weeks to 4 months period of time ,after medical management. Results: Coming to the comparison of treatment modalities, it is observed that the more beneficial group was group B (Grommet insertion with Adenoidectomy) .This could be made out by comparing the closure of percentage of air-bone gap before and after the treatment. Conclusion: adjuvant adenoidectomy at the time of initial insertion of grommets decreased the risks of reinsertion and re-admission for conditions related Chronic otitis media with effusion.
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