Comparison of Spectral Gradient Acoustic Reflectometry and Tympanometry for Detection of Middle-ear Effusion in Children - UTU Research Portal

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Comparison of Spectral Gradient Acoustic Reflectometry and Tympanometry for Detection of Middle-ear Effusion in Children

Authors: Puhakka T, Pulkkinen J, Silvennoinen H, Heikkinen T

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Publication year: 2014

Journal: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Journal name in source: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL

Journal acronym: PEDIATR INFECT DIS J

Volume: 33

Issue: 11

First page : E183

Last page: E186

Number of pages: 4

ISSN: 0891-3668

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000000273(external)

Abstract

Conclusions: The high specificities and negative predictive values of SGAR and tympanometry make them useful aids particularly in ruling out MEE in children with respiratory infections. The low cost, easy portability and absence of need for an airtight seal support the use of SGAR also for screening purposes at home.