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Clinical Consensus Statement: Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube

Tucci, Debara L., McCoul, Edward D., Rosenfeld, Richard M., Tunkel, David E., Batra, Pete S., Chandrasekhar, Sujana S., Cordes, Susan R., Eshraghi, Adrien A. +10 more·2019·Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
DOI 10.1177/0194599819848423
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Abstract

Objective: To develop a clinical consensus statement on the use of balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (BDET). Methods: An expert panel of otolaryngologists was assembled with nominated representatives of general otolaryngology and relevant subspecialty societies. The target population was adults 18 years or older who are candidates for BDET because of obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction (OETD) in 1 or both ears for 3 months or longer that significantly affects quality of life or functional health status. A modified Delphi method was used to distill expert opinion into clinical statements that met a standardized definition of consensus. Results: After 3 iterative Delphi method surveys, 28 statements met the predefined criteria for consensus, while 28 statements did not. The clinical statements were grouped into 3 categories for the purposes of presentation and discussion: (1) patient criteria, (2) perioperative considerations, and (3) outcomes. Conclusion: This panel reached consensus on several statements that clarify diagnosis and perioperative management of OETD. Lack of consensus on other statements likely reflects knowledge gaps regarding the role of BDET in managing OETD. Expert panel consensus may provide helpful information for the otolaryngologist considering the use of BDET for the management of patients with OETD.

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Tucci, D. L., McCoul, E. D., Rosenfeld, R. M., Tunkel, D. E., Batra, P. S., Chandrasekhar, S. S., Cordes, S. R., Eshraghi, A. A., Kaylie, D., Lal, D., Lee, J., Setzen, M., Sindwani, R., Syms, C. A., Bishop, C., Poe, D. S., Corrigan, M., & Lambie, E.
Affiliations
  • Duke Medical Center (US)
  • Ochsner Medical Center (US)
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (US)
  • Johns Hopkins University (US)
  • Rush University Medical Center (US)
  • ENT & Allergy Associates LLP New York New York USA
  • Adventist Health Ukiah California USA
  • University of Miami (US)
  • Mayo Clinic (US)
  • University of California, Los Angeles (US)
  • Weill Cornell Medicine (US)
  • Cleveland Clinic (US)
  • Ear Medical Group (US)
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center (US)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (US)
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery (US)
Corresponding author
Tucci, Debara L.
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Venue
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2019-06-04
Volume
161
Issue
1
Pages
6-17
ISSN
  • 0161-6439 (ISSN-L)
  • 0194-5998
  • 1097-6817
DOI
10.1177/0194599819848423
OpenAlex
W2948733224
Semantic Scholar
a084c6e3587565deec3d74ae547f1d844ee61ea5
Cited by
111
References
38
Citations by year
2026: 16 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 23 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 5 · 2013: 1
FWCI
7.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • Otolaryngology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Otorhinolaryngology › Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Vestibular and auditory disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Otorhinolaryngology › Sinusitis and nasal conditions
Keywords
Eustachian tube dysfunction, perioperative care, patient selection, treatment outcomes, quality of life, expert consensus
MeSH terms
Delphi Technique, Dilatation, Ear Diseases, Eustachian Tube, Humans

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