Tympanostomy Tubes in Children
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery FoundationPublished: February 9, 2022
- Key Points
- Tables
- Abbreviations and Definitions of Common Terms
- Summary of Guideline Key Action Statements
- Comparison of AOM With and Without a Tympanostomy Tube
- Comparison of Short-term vs. Long-term Tympanostomy Tubes
- Saline Washout (Irrigation) to Prevent Postoperative Tube Otorrhea
- Risk Factors for Developmental Difficulties
- Validated Questions for Assessing Hearing Difficulty by Caregiver Report
- Figures
- Relationship of the Ear
- Ear Tubes
- Hearing Levels
- AOM and Tympanostomy Tubes
- Normal Type A Tympanogram Result
- Abnormal Type B Tympanogram Results
- Tissue Spears
- Flowchart Showing Key Action Statements and Process of Care
- Patient Information
- What should I do if my child has frequent ear infections but no persistent fluid (effusion) behind the eardrum in the middle ear?
- Ear Tubes — A Caregiver's Guide
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