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This research aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube in children using standard endovascular balloons.

April 5, 2026Otology & Neurotology

Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in Children: Prospective Clinical Outcomes of a Low-Cost Endovascular Balloon

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This research aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube in children using standard endovascular balloons.
Included 14 children aged 5.5 years and older with bilateral obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Conducted endoscopic balloon dilation using standard endovascular balloon catheters.
Measured outcomes using the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire, otoscopy, tympanometry, audiometry, and the Valsalva maneuver.
Utilized mixed-effects and generalized estimating equation models for data analysis.
Overall success rate of balloon dilation was 75%.
Significant reduction in Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire scores (mean reduction: −1.921).
Pure-tone audio outcomes showed a mean improvement of −15.243 dB.
Substantial improvements observed in otoscopic findings and tympanometric status.
A positive Valsalva maneuver achieved in 71.4% of ears with no major complications.

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Prospective clinical study reports improved outcomes in children with obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction, suggesting cost-effective options.

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Hassan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Prospective clinical study reports improved outcomes in children with obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction, suggesting cost-effective options.

Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in Children: Prospective Clinical Outcomes of a Low-Cost Endovascular Balloon

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