Laser-assisted tympanostomy (LAT) in adult individuals

E. P. Prokopakis; V. A. Lachanas; Emmanuel S. Helidonis M.D.; G. Velegrakis

doi:10.1117/12.563283

21 June 2004 Laser-assisted tympanostomy (LAT) in adult individuals

E. P. Prokopakis, V. A. Lachanas, Emmanuel S. Helidonis M.D., G. Velegrakis

Proceedings Volume 5449, Eighth International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563283
Event: Eighth International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies, 2003, Smolyan, Bulgaria

Abstract

Objectives: To assess outcome, in adult individuals undergone Laser Assisted Tympanostomy (LAT) without ventilation tube placement. Method: LAT was performed on a total of 95 ears (72 individuals). Indications included serous otitis media with effusion (44 ears/31 patients), eustachian tube dysfunction (32 ears/24 patients), acute otitis media (13 ears/11 patients), and endoscopic visualization of the middle ear (6 ears/6 patients). Results: Middle ear disease was resolved after the closure of tympanostomy in 48% of patients with serous otitis media with effusion. In 78% of patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction symptoms were diminished. All patients with acute otitis media had a satisfactory outcome. LAT was found quite effective in patients undergoing middle ear endoscopy. Conclusion: LAT without ventilation tubes provides a safe alternative surgical option in adult patients in certain cases. The selection criteria for this procedure are addressed in detail.

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E. P. Prokopakis, V. A. Lachanas, Emmanuel S. Helidonis M.D., and G. Velegrakis "Laser-assisted tympanostomy (LAT) in adult individuals", Proc. SPIE 5449, Eighth International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies, (21 June 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563283

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