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Sandra L. Velazquez

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• Review Article
  Cross-hatching Eustachian Tuboplasty Long Term Outcomes
  Author(s): Carlos Yanez, Sandra L. Velazquez and Nallely Mora SalinasCarlos Yanez, Sandra L. Velazquez and Nallely Mora Salinas
  
  Objective: To review the long term outcomes of Cross-hatching Eustachian Tuboplasty (ChEt) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (COETD), as well as assess the clinical factors associated with surgical success. Study design: Retrospective case series review. Setting: Tertiary healthcare institution. Methods: This is a retrospective review by the senior author of all cases of non-revision ChEt for COETD. Follow-up period was 5 years. The curvature of the posterior cushion was modified using an argon laser to alter the spring of the cartilage alleviating the obstructed valve's aperture. Several clinical factors were reviewed in relation to the successful opening of Eustachian tube valve. Results: One hundred and twenty patients, 72 males/48 fema.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4427.1000123

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