New Tympanostomy Tubes December 21, 2020 In the past, few otolaryngologists have offered in-office tympanostomy placement for their pediatric patients, instead performing the procedure in the operating room under general anesthesia. However, new placement systems—the Tula System and the Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube System—may alter the risk/benefit calculations for some physicians. Review “New Tympanostomy Tubes May Change the Way Tympanostomy Tubes Are Placed,” published in the September 2020 issue of ENTtoday, before you answer the question. Which of the following are factors to consider when deciding whether a pediatric patient is a good candidate for in-office tympanostomy? The child’s age. The child’s personality and signs of their potential personal tolerance of the procedure (eg., how well they do in staying still during ear exams or ear wax removal). The parents’ level of anxiety and their motivation to pursue an in-office option. The child’s specific ear anatomy (eg., presence of retracted eardrums or a prominent anterior overhang). All of the above. None Question by Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD Time's up ENTtoday - https://www.enttoday.org/quiz/new-tympanostomy-tubes/
