Eustachian Tube Function following Total Laryngectomy

Objective: The function of the Eustachian tube has been investigated in various conditions. However, its status has not been evaluated in total laryngectomized patients. This study was designed to investigate short- and long-term changes of the Eustachian tube that occur following total laryngectomy.Method: We enrolled 53 total laryngectomy patients. These patients were divided into 2 groups (within 2 years and more than 2 years after surgery). Fifty-one healthy volunteers were studied as a control. The functions of the Eustachian tube were evaluated using the P1(resting), P2 (Toynbee maneuver), and P3 (Valsalva maneuver) tympanometric measurement.Results: All groups were evaluated using intergroup comparisons in terms of right-side Eustachian tube functions. No significant difference was found between the groups in terms of P2, P1-P2, Pmax-Pmin values (respectively, P = .329, P = .474, P = .487). All groups were evaluated using intergroup comparisons in terms of left-side Eustachian tube functions. No si...