Efficacy of Balloon Tuboplasty for Baro-Challenge-Induced Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and a Retrospective Cohort Study of 39 Patients.

Objective: Baro-challenge-induced Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) manifests due to inadequate Eustachian tube (ET) function during rapid ambient pressure changes, although ET function may be normal in normobaric situations. This systematic review and retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of balloon Eustachian tuboplasty (BET) for the treatment of baro-challenge-induced ETD.

Data Sources: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Helsinki University Hospital cohort.

Tubomanometry correlations with patient characteristics and other diagnostic tests of Eustachian tube dysfunction: a cohort study of 432 ears.

Objectives: Currently, there is no consensus regarding the best protocol for diagnosing Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). We aimed to evaluate how patient characteristics affect tubomanometry (TMM) results. If an association between patient characteristics and TMM results exists, this should be considered in TMM interpretation.

Inner ear barotrauma and inner ear decompression sickness: a systematic review on differential diagnostics.

Introduction: Inner ear barotrauma (IEBt) and inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS) are the two dysbaric inner ear injuries associated with diving. Both conditions manifest as cochleovestibular symptoms, causing difficulties in differential diagnosis and possibly delaying (or leading to inappropriate) treatment.

Methods: This was a systematic review of IEBt and IEDCS cases aiming to define diving and clinical variables that help differentiate these conditions.

Inner ear decompression sickness in Finland: a retrospective 20-year multicenter study.

Introduction: Inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS) is a condition from which only a minority of patients recover completely, the majority ending up with mild to moderate residual symptoms. IEDCS has been reported after deep technical dives using mixed breathing gases, and moderate recreational dives with compressed air as the breathing gas. Considering this and the high proportion of technical diving in Finland, a comparison between IEDCS cases resulting from technical and recreational dives is warranted.

Sinus Barotraumas in Commercial Aircrew.

Sinus barotraumas are a common condition in aviation medicine, sometimes compromising flight safety and even permanently grounding aircrew. Considering this and the ever-increasing amount of commercial aviation, a thorough examination is required. In this survey study, an anonymous, electronic questionnaire was distributed to commercial aircrew of the three major commercial airlines operating in Finland ( 3799), covering 93% of the target population (i.

Sinus barotrauma in diving.

Introduction: Sinus barotrauma is a common occurrence in diving and subaquatic medicine, potentially compromising dive safety. To gain a more thorough understanding of the condition, an in-depth investigation is justified.

Methods: This was a survey study.

Middle ear barotrauma in diving.

Introduction: Middle ear barotrauma (MEBt) is the most common medical complication in diving, posing a serious risk to dive safety. Given this prevalence and the continuing growth of the diving industry, a comprehensive overview of the condition is warranted.

Methods: This was a survey study.

Middle Ear Barotraumas in Commercial Aircrew.

Middle ear (ME) barotraumas are the most common condition in aviation medicine, sometimes seriously compromising flight safety. Considering this and the ever-increasing amount of commercial aviation, a detailed overview is warranted. In this survey study, an anonymous, electronic questionnaire was distributed to commercial aircrew of the three major commercial airlines operating in Finland ( 3799), covering 93% of the target population (i.

Tubomanometry Measurement Success Rate in Clinical Practice.

Objectives: Tubomanometry (TMM) is an objective method for investigating Eustachian tube (ET) function, but difficulties in technique and interpretation may reduce its usability. The objective of our study was to investigate common difficulties with TMM in different ET dysfunction (ETD) patient groups and at different pressures (30, 40, and 50 mbars) when first introducing TMM to otologic practice. Furthermore, we wanted to investigate whether it would be possible to perform TMM at only one pressure and obtain a representative result.