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Endoscopic Repair of Patulous Eustachian Tube

Presenting Author: Brian Rotenberg

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2016

Brian Rotenberg*
Affiliation:
Western University
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Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation the audience will understand the various methods available to repair a patulous Eustachian tube via endoscopic techniques.

Patulous Eustachian tube remains a vexing problem for both patients and surgeons. The degree of impariment patients have can severely impact their quality of life. In this presentation I will reivew transnasal endoscopic repair techniques that have been developed to treat PET, including an in depth discussion of surgical steps and a critical analysis of the results. Some promising new potential therapies will also be reviewed. In collaboration with other panelists we will present both interesting and representative cases, and encourage audience interaction.