Effect of early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes for persistent otitis media on developmental outcomes at the age of three years

Article Abstract:

The use of tympanostomy tubes in young children with and ear infection called otitis media does not necessarily lead to improved developmental outcomes. This was the conclusion of researchers who followed 429 children with chronic otitis media who received tympanostomy tubes immediately or up to nine months later.

Prevention, Child development deviations, Developmental disabilities

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Developmental outcomes after early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes

Article Abstract:

Developmental outcomes after early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes in children at six years of age are assessed. In otherwise healthy children younger than three years of age who have persistent middle-ear effusion within the duration of effusion, prompt insertion of tympanostomy tubes does not improve developmental outcomes at six years of age.

Children, New England States, Health aspects, New England

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Adenoidectomy and Adenotonsillectomy for Recurrent Acute Otitis Media: Parallel Randomized Clinical Trials in Children Not Previously Treated With Tympanostomy Tubes

Article Abstract:

Surgery may not always be effective for children with recurrent ear infections. Ear infections, whose medical name is otitis media, are often treated surgically be removing the tonsils and adenoids. In a study of 410 children followed for up to three years, surgery had little effect on their outcome and the small benefit was seen mostly during the first year. Fifteen percent of the children who had both their tonsils and adenoids removed developed complications from the surgery.

Statistical Data Included, Surgery, Otitis media, Adenoidectomy, Tonsillectomy

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