Koch U, Becker W
Laryngol Rhinol Otol (Stuttg). 1981 Apr;60(4):198-204.
The inert gas SF6(Sulfur Hexa Fluoride) is resorbed very slowly by the middle ear mucosa. After insufflation of SF6 into the middle ear in cases of retraction of the tympanic membrane, respectively atelectasis, and in beginning adhesive processes after tympanoplasties, pathologic negative pressure, and the retraction of the tympanic membrane can be equalized for at least 6 weeks. A precondition for this treatment is an intact tympanic membrane besides the tube dysfunction. So a temporary tube dysfunction with all its negative effects to the middle ear can be bridged. In some cases this method is successful over a long period. In the other cases the gas insufflation with SF6 can be repeated. Also in the treatment of serous middle ear effusions in adults and in cases of tinnitus caused by middle ear diseases SF6 can be helpful.
惰性气体六氟化硫（SF6）被中耳黏膜吸收的速度非常缓慢。在鼓膜内陷（分别为肺不张）的病例中，以及在鼓室成形术后开始出现粘连过程、病理性负压和鼓膜内陷时，向中耳注入SF6后，病理性负压和鼓膜内陷至少可在6周内得到平衡。这种治疗的一个前提条件是除了咽鼓管功能障碍外，鼓膜完整。因此，可以克服暂时的咽鼓管功能障碍及其对中耳的所有负面影响。在某些情况下，这种方法长期有效。在其他情况下，可以重复注入SF6气体。此外，在治疗成人浆液性中耳积液以及由中耳疾病引起的耳鸣病例中，SF6也可能有帮助。
