Modification of the inner flange of the Paparella type II ventilation tube for easier insertion

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999 Nov;121(5):601-2. doi: 10.1016/S0194-5998(99)70064-1.

Authors

E Vural¹, I Yorulmaz, J L Dornhoffer

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.

PMID: 10547478
DOI: 10.1016/S0194-5998(99)70064-1

Abstract

A simple modification of the inner flange of the Paparella type II ventilation tube is described to provide easier and faster insertion.

MeSH terms

Child
Chronic Disease
Equipment Design
Humans
Male
Middle Ear Ventilation / instrumentation*
Otitis Media with Effusion / surgery*
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control