The Role of the Eustachian Tube in Middle Ear Disease.

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Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Epub Date: 2018-04-06 DOI:10.1159/000485581

James R Tysome, Holger Sudhoff

引用次数: 27

Abstract

The Eustachian tube is a complex structure connecting the middle ear to the nasopharynx that contributes to the normal function of the middle ear. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is thought to contribute to the majority of middle ear pathology, although the mechanisms and the degree to which it contributes to middle ear disease is poorly understood. We describe the anatomy and physiology of the Eustachian tube, define ETD, discuss the methods for measuring ETD and describe recent advances in treatment.

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耳咽管在中耳疾病中的作用。

耳咽管是连接中耳和鼻咽的复杂结构，它有助于中耳的正常功能。耳咽管功能障碍(ETD)被认为是导致大多数中耳病理的原因，尽管其导致中耳疾病的机制和程度尚不清楚。我们描述了咽鼓管的解剖学和生理学，定义了ETD，讨论了测量ETD的方法，并描述了治疗的最新进展。

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Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

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期刊介绍： Material for each volume in this series has been skillfully selected to document the most active areas of otorhinolaryngology and related specialties, such as neuro-otology and oncology. The series reproduces results from basic research and clinical studies pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical symptoms, course, prognosis and therapy of a variety of ear, nose and throat disorders. The numerous papers correlating basic research findings and clinical applications are of immense value to all specialists engaged in the ongoing efforts to improve management of these disorders. Acting as a voice for its field, the series has also been instrumental in developing subspecialities into established specialities.