Introduction The Eustachian tube (ET) biomechanics ensure pneumatic equilibration and protection of the middle ear. The basic anatomical structure with its functional components has been described and various direct and indirect functional investigations are known. Nevertheless, the exact valve mechanism is not yet sufficiently understood to be able to determine the pathogenesis in individual cases of tube dysfunction.
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