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Variations in Tympanograms in Children Attending Group-Care during a One-Year Period

Meistrup-Larsen K.-I. · Strøyer Andersen M. · Helweg J. · Deigaard J. · Peitersen E.

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University ENT Department, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

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ORL 1981;43:153–163

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Article / Publication Details

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Abstract of Original Paper

Received: May 05, 1980
Accepted: June 03, 1980
Published online: January 07, 2010
Issue release date: 1981

Number of Print Pages: 11
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0301-1569 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0275 (Online)

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Abstract

During a 1 -year period, 151 children, ½–6 years old, attending group care, were followed by monthly tympanometry in order to describe spontaneous variations in the tympanograms in relation to age and time of the year. Furthermore, the number of spontaneous variations during the year was assessed. Significantly more flat curves were seen in children ½–1 year old than in the older age groups, indicating a high frequency of spontaneous remission about the age of 2 years. In all age groups more normal tympanograms were seen during late summer than during the rest of the year. Spontaneous variations in the tympanograms were taking place 2.9 times (mean) during the period of observation. Correlation was found between the presence of catarrh and flat curves. Furthermore, in children ≥ 3 years old, a correlation between case history signs of enlarged adenoids and flat curves lasting for 3 months or more was found. It was concluded that persistence of flat curves in children ½–1 (2) years old usually requires no treatment, as spontaneous remission can be expected, whereas persistence of flat curves for > 3 months in children ≥ (2) 3 years old indicates that treatment (adenoidectomy) should be performed.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Received: May 05, 1980
Accepted: June 03, 1980
Published online: January 07, 2010
Issue release date: 1981

Number of Print Pages: 11
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0301-1569 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0275 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ORL


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