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'Glue ear' in perspectiveDepartment of Otolaryngology, Crawley Hospital, Crawley, West Sussex and East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, Surrey Contrary to common perception 'glue ear' is a vast and complex subject. It is the most common cause of hearing loss in children; its treatment is often questioned and involves utilisation of substantial health service resources. This article is aimed not only at placing the condition in perspective but also at establishing a short yet comprehensive under standing of its many aspects including aetiology and management. There is no intention, however, to dwell here excessively upon its intricacies and abstrusities.
Key Words: Eustachian tube glue ear management otitis media with effusion (OME) ventilation tubes
The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 120, No. 2,
90-93 (2000) |
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