Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: This study is taken up to evaluate the role of preoperative otoendoscopy in patients with chronic otitis media. To evaluate preoperatively extent of disease, ossicular continuity and integrity. Method: The study included 40 patients of chronic suppurative otitis media who  were preoperatively assessed with  otoendoscope. We compared  the Otoendoscopic  preoperative findings and Otomicroscopic intra operative findings. We  utilized two different angled otoendoscopes  2.7 mm with 0* and 30* views. Patients with age less than 15 and more than 60 were excluded. Results: In 23 cases (73%) out of 32 cases with conductive hearing loss, we could visualize intact ossicular chain by otoendoscopy, thus hearing loss  could be attributed to  perforated drum. Conclusion: Otoendoscopy has a role  as an adjunct to Otomicroscopy in otological practice. Otoendoscopy reliably predicts the status of ossicles which can equip the surgeon preoperatively to give the best possible result in otological surgery.
Key words: Otoendoscopy, otomicroscopy, chronic suppurative otitis media.

Corresponding author: Dr. Sumit prinja, H. No. 9, Rajguru street, Ferozepur city -152002, Punjab, Email: Prinja2001@yahoo.com

This article may be cited as:  Prinja S, Vashisth M. Role of Preoperative Otoendoscopy in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: A Clinical Study. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(3):1-3.