Memmini G, Casani A, Moggi C
U.O. Pediatria, U.S.L. 17, Ospedale di San Miniato, PI, Italia.
Pediatr Med Chir. 1994 Jul-Aug;16(4):345-8.
Otitis media with effusion (O.M.E.) is a frequent child's condition, with generally spontaneous recovery. Only a few cases, with some complications and chronic-O.M.E., present hearing loss and later verbal and academic delayed performances. We report our experience on treatment by tympanostomy tubes for O.M.E., at the Clinic of otolaryngology of the University of Pisa, since 1981 to 1993, resulting a progressively reduced number of these operations in the last period. We believe that both the inflamed upper airways care, and first choice adenoidectomy can explain the trend. Ventilation tubes must be placed only for persistent picture of O.M.E. and possibility of invalidity.
中耳积液（O.M.E.）是儿童常见病症，通常可自行恢复。只有少数伴有一些并发症和慢性中耳积液的病例会出现听力损失，进而导致后期语言和学业表现延迟。我们报告了自1981年至1993年在比萨大学耳鼻喉科诊所通过鼓膜置管治疗中耳积液的经验，在最后阶段此类手术数量逐渐减少。我们认为对上呼吸道炎症的护理以及首选的腺样体切除术可以解释这一趋势。仅在中耳积液持续存在且可能无效的情况下才放置通气管。
