Journal Reviews

Titanium bobbins are prone to water penetration

1 November 2016 | | Middle ear ventilation, Swimming, Tympanostomy tube insertion

There is limited evidence that swimming with grommets increases ear infections and most clinicians advise swimming with ventilation tubes is acceptable. Concerns may persist especially among parents. This paper evaluates the amount of different liquids (soapy water, sea water, chlorinated...

Management of the ear in cleft lip and palate

1 November 2016 | | Cleft lip and palate, Ear tubes, Middle ear dysfunction

The management of patients with cleft lip and palate includes a focus on effective speech and language function. Poor eustachian tube function and middle ear dysfunction mean over 90% of children suffer from otitis media with effusion. This article provides...