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Efficacy of various methods in evaluation of eustachian tube function

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In the present study 35 patients with preforated and 15 cases with intact ear drums, were studied and eustachian tube function was assessed by Saccharine test. Bortnick-Miller test, and manual impedance audiometry. The merits and demerits of one over the other were evaluated. It was observed thal more than one test when employed provides better information as every test has its own advantages and limitations

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  1. Department of E.N.T., M.L.N. Medical College, Allahabad (U.P.), India

    S. C. Srivastava, S. C. Gupta & A. P. Singh

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Srivastava, S.C., Gupta, S.C. & Singh, A.P. Efficacy of various methods in evaluation of eustachian tube function. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 45, 188–190 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03052479

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