Systemic antibiotics versus topical treatments for chronically discharging ears with underlying eardrum perforations

CA Macfadyen, JM Acuin, CL Gamble… - Cochrane database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) causes ear discharge and impairs
hearing. Objectives To compare systemic antibiotics and topical antiseptics or antibiotics …

Application of mesenchymal stem cell for tympanic membrane regeneration by tissue engineering approach

N Maharajan, GW Cho, CH Jang - International journal of pediatric …, 2020 - Elsevier
Regeneration is a biological process of cell renewal that takes place in damaged tissues or
organs. It is naturally stimulated by the release of different growth factors, cytokines, surface …

Determinants of spontaneous healing in traumatic perforations of the tympanic membrane

FT Orji, CC Agu - Clinical Otolaryngology, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: To analyse the various factors influencing spontaneous healing of traumatic
tympanic membrane perforation in West Africa. Study design: Prospective clinical study …

Topical antibiotics without steroids for chronically discharging ears with underlying eardrum perforations

CA Macfadyen, JM Acuin… - Cochrane database of …, 2005 - cochranelibrary.com
Topical antibiotics without steroids for chronically discharging ears with underlying eardrum
perforations - Macfadyen, CA - 2005 | Cochrane Library Skip to Content Cookies Our site uses …

Approach to hearing loss

D Newsted, E Rosen, B Cooke, MM Beyea… - Canadian Family …, 2020 - cfp.ca
Objective To provide family physicians with a practical evidence-based approach to the
management of patients with hearing loss. Sources of information MEDLINE and PubMed …

The effect of ofloxacin otic drops on the regeneration of human traumatic tympanic membrane perforations

Z Lou, Z Lou, Y Tang, J Xiao - Clinical Otolaryngology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To investigate the effects of direct application of ofloxacin otic drops on human
traumatic tympanic membrane perforations (TMP s). Study design Prospective, sequential …

A moist edge environment aids the regeneration of traumatic tympanic membrane perforations

ZC Lou, ZH Lou - The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2017 - cambridge.org
Objective: To review the history of moist therapy used to regenerate traumatic tympanic
membrane perforations. Study design: Literature review. Methods: The literature on topical …

Janus membranes with asymmetric cellular adhesion behaviors for regenerating eardrum perforation

Z Zhang, JB Li, X Li, CY Zhu, L Ren… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
The tympanic membrane plays an important role in the human hearing system, which is
easily perforated under unfavorable conditions, leading to loss of hearing and otitis media …

Tympanic membrane perforation among adults in West Africa

TS Ibekwe, GTA Ijaduola, OGB Nwaorgu - Otology & Neurotology, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To analyze the pattern of clinical presentations and associated features of TM
perforation in adults in West Africa. Design: A prospective study. Setting: Tertiary referral …

Healing human moderate and large traumatic tympanic membrane perforations using basic fibroblast growth factor, 0.3% ofloxacin eardrops, and Gelfoam patching

Z Lou, Z Lou, YC Liu, J Chang - Otology & Neurotology, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of basic fibroblast growth factor
(bFGF), 0.3% ofloxacin eardrops (OFLX), and Gelfoam patching on the healing of human …