The Effect of Adenoidectomy on Secretory Otitis Media in Children

Abstract

139 patients, 80 boys and 59 girls aged 1 1/4-13 1/2 years suffering from serous otitis media based on otoscopy and tympanometry had adenoidectomy performed and no other surgical measures taken. The efficiency of the treatment was assessed 2-4 months later. Initially flat tympanometry curves were found in 155 ears, negative middle ear pressure in 70 ears and low curves in 20 ears. 78% of all ears and 73% of the ears with flat curves were seen to normalize during the observation period.