Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tympanostomy tubes helped ear fluid in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
By Corfield, G S et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2008·School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The method of application and short term results of tympanostomy tubes for the treatment of primary secretory otitis media in three Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs were treated for a rare ear condition called primary secretory otitis media, which causes fluid buildup in the middle ear. The dogs underwent a procedure where small tubes were placed in their eardrums to help drain the fluid and allow air to circulate. After the surgery, all three dogs showed quick improvement and were free of symptoms during follow-up visits four to eight months later. This suggests that tympanostomy tubes can be an effective treatment option for this ear issue in dogs.
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Abstract
Primary secretory otitis media is an uncommon disease affecting predominantly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs. Current treatment recommendations include repeated manual removal of the mucoid effusion from the tympanic cavity through a myringotomy incision and topical or systemic corticosteroids. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of tympanostomy tubes to provide continual tympanic cavity ventilation and drainage for the treatment of primary secretory otitis media in three dogs. Tympanostomy tubes were placed within a myringotomy incision in the pars tensa with the aid of an operating microscope. Clinical signs resolved rapidly in all cases following the procedure and all cases were asymptomatic at the time of follow-up, 8, 6 and 4 months later. Results of this study indicate that tympanostomy tubes provide continual tympanic cavity ventilation and drainage and may be an acceptable alternative to repeated myringotomy for the treatment of primary secretory otitis media.
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