Endoscopic Adenoidectomy in Children With Otitis Media With Effusion and Mild Hearing Loss.

Objectives: Surgical management of children with chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) includes tympanostomy tube insertion or adenoidectomy, alone or with myringotomy and tube insertion. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of transoral microdebrider endoscopic-assisted adenoidectomy (TOMEA) and traditional adenoidectomy in the management of children with mild hearing loss due to OME and chronic adenoiditis.

Methods: This prospective, double-blind and controlled study involved 120 consecutive patients aged 4-12 years, who were randomised 1:1 to undergo TOMEA or traditional adenoidectomy under general anesthesia.