[Myringotomy or tympanostomy tube insertion, comparison of surgical treatment of adenoid hypertrophy and otitis media with effusion in children].

Objective

The study aimed to observe the difference in postoperative complications and recurrence rates of adenoidectomy plus myringotomy or adenoidectomy plus tympanostomy with tube insertion for children with adenoid hypertrophy combined with otitis media with effusion. Method:Children 4 to 12 years old with otitis media with effusion combined with adenoid hypertrophy were assigned to receive either adenoidectomy plus myringotomy（group A） or adenoidectomy plus tympanostomy tube insertion（group B）. Pre-and post-operative data was recorded. Result:There is no ear complication in group A. In group B, some children suffered otorrhea, perforation, blocked tympanic membrane vent and calcification. The recurrence rate of the group A was significantly higher than that of the group B at 3 month after operation. There was no significant difference in recurrence rate between the two groups at 6th month and 12th month after operation.

Conclusion

For children aged 4-12 years with adenoid hypertrophy combined with otitis media with effusion, adenoidectomy plus myringotomy can avoid complications after tympanic tube insertion without increasing the risk of long-term recurrence, we recommend this procedure as the first choice.