Role of otoscan-assisted laser myringotomy in hyperbaric oxygen therapy

J. P. Bent; M. M. April; R. F. Ward; A. M. Packard

Role of otoscan-assisted laser myringotomy in hyperbaric oxygen therapy

J. P. Bent, M. M. April, R. F. Ward, A. M. Packard

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Bent JP, April MM, Ward RF, Packard AM. Role of otoscan-assisted laser myringotomy in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Undersea Hyper Med 2000; 27(3):159-161 - Patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen (HBO₂) therapy often experience middle ear barotrauma. Not infrequently this disrupts therapy and may require myringotomy tube placement. A new, simple, office-based procedure known as OtoScan Laser Assisted Myringotomy (OtoLAM) provides temporary middle ear ventilation, which offers significant potential benefis for HBO₂ patients. Five patients whose middle ear disease complicated their HBO₂ therapy have undergone nine OtoLAM procedures in 11 ears. All patients tolerated the procedure without complications and immediately returned to HBO₂ treatment. Based on this preliminary experience, we recommend OtoLAM for selected HBO₂ patients with problematic middle ear dysfunction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	159-161
Number of pages	3
Journal	Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Volume	27
Issue number	3
State	Published - Sep 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Hyperbaric oxygenation
Laser myringotomy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Physiology (medical)

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Role of otoscan-assisted laser myringotomy in hyperbaric oxygen therapy

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