Objective In this report, we review the recent literature (ie, past 4 years) to identify advances
in our understanding of the middle ear–mastoid–eustachian tube system. We use this review …

Background: Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) presents a complex diagnostic challenge in
otolaryngology, compounded by its multifaceted nature and overlapping symptoms with …

Importance The study demonstrates the utility of eustachian tube (ET) function (ETF) test
results for accurately assigning ears to disease state. Objectives To determine if ETF tests …

Obstructive and patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction provide a significant diagnostic and
management challenge. The development of new treatments such as balloon Eustachian …

Objective: There is no agreement on the best clinical test for Eustachian tube (ET)
dysfunction. Numerous tests have been developed to detect ET opening, and all require a …

Auch die besten Prothesen zur Wiederherstellung des Schallleitungsapparats können
wenig zur Hörverbesserung beitragen, wenn eine Tubendysfunktion vorliegt. Diese Arbeit …

Conclusion: Sonotubometry with perfect sequences (PSEQ) was able to detect eustachian
tube (ET) openings in both normal and pathological ears. Impaired ears showed ET …

Sonotubometry is a simple test for Eustachian tube (ET) opening during a maneuver.
Different sonotubometry configurations were suggested to maximize test accuracy, but no …

The influence of Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction on the inner ear fluid pressure and thus
on the inner ear function in Meniere's disease has been discussed controversially. So far …

Objectives/Hypothesis Many objective tests of eustachian tube (ET) function have been
devised for clinical and research use but they have not been directly compared or …