Research status of otitis media with effusion after radiotherapy

Abstract

Objective This brief review summarises the efficacy of the treatments for post-irradiation otitis media with effusion. Method Literature review. Results Studies suggest that tympanocentesis is recommended for patients with post-irradiation otitis media with effusion The efficacy of balloon dilatation Eustachian tube for post-irradiation otitis media with effusion remains unclear. Conclusion The efficacy of different treatments for post-irradiation otitis media with effusion is unclear. Therefore, there are no recognised clinical guidelines, and long-term clinical research with a large sample size is needed.