Functional aspects of the Eustachian tube by means of 3D-modeling.

The extent of dysfunction of the Eustachian tube (ET) is relevant in understanding the pathogenesis of secondary otological diseases such as acute or chronic otitis media. The underlying mechanism of ET dysfunction remains poorly understood except for an apparent genesis such as a nasopharyngeal tum...

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Main Authors: Robert Schuon, Josef Schwarzensteiner, Gerrit Paasche, Thomas Lenarz, Samuel John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244909