[Muco-serous otitis media- a frequently missed disease of the middle ear (author's transl)]

Abstract

Muco-serous otitis media (muco-serotympanon) is one of the most frequent otological diseases not only among children but increasingly also in the adult age group. In addition to microscopic otoscopy tympanometry is most relevant for diagnosis. Tympanometry is based on measurement of acoustic resistance at the level of the tympanic membrane. In cases of muco-serous otitis very characteristic types of tympanometric curves are obtained. Paracenlastic tube through the tympanic membrane are recommended for therapy.