Management of tubal function in reconstructive middle ear surgery.

On the basis of two otosurgical studies, endeavours to improve chronic dysfunction of the Eustachian tube are described. These included elimination of infection in the upper respiratory tract, pre-operative conservative treatment to the ear, per-operative inspection of the tympanic orifice and osseous tube, and removal of localized pathology at this site, as well as bouginage of the tube by a soft rubber bougie. Some of the results of treatment are presented.