Abstract
Purpose of Review
Ventilating tube treatment (VT) is a common surgical procedure in preschool children. Twenty to fifty percent of children treated with VT suffer from recurrent acute otitis media (RAOM). The aim of this review is to update current knowledge on the topic.
Recent Findings
There is still controversy regarding the use of VT for children with RAOM. So far, only six randomized trials have been published. From the limited data pool, it seems that children with RAOM treated with VT experienced less time with acute otitis media and experienced less recurrence compared to controls. However, no difference in quality of life was found between subgroups in one trial.
Summary
Children with RAOM seem to benefit from VT on objective parameters, especially if middle ear effusion is present in between acute episodes. There is a need for more high quality evidence on the subjective domains such as disease severity and quality of life.
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