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Date Published: 29/10/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v555i1.15908
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Vol. 555 No. 1 (2025)
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Trần, V. H., Phạm, T. B. Đào, Nguyễn, Q. Đôn, & Nguyễn, T. H. (2025). OVERVIEW OF TYMPANOSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT IN CHILDREN WITH CLEFT PALATE. Vietnam Medical Journal, 555(1). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v555i1.15908

OVERVIEW OF TYMPANOSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT IN CHILDREN WITH CLEFT PALATE

Văn Hùng Trần, Thị Bích Đào Phạm, Quý Đôn Nguyễn, Thị Hằng Nguyễn

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Objective: To summarize and evaluate studies on the effectiveness of tympanostomy tube (TT) placement in children with cleft palate, aiming to support indications and optimize treatment of otitis media with effusion (OME). Methods: A systematic review of studies published from 2000 to 2025 was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Hanoi Medical University Library. Articles were selected based on clear inclusion and exclusion criteria following the PRISMA 2009 framework. Results: Nine studies were included. The rate of OME resolution after TT placement ranged from 45.8% to 93.1%. Hearing outcomes improved significantly, with 73.5%–86% of patients achieving normal hearing levels. Early tube placement and appropriate retention duration were associated with better outcomes. Conclusion: Tympanostomy tube placement is an effective intervention for managing OME in children with cleft palate, helping to preserve hearing, support language development, and improve quality of life. Standardized indications, proper technique, and close follow-up are key to optimizing treatment results.

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Cleft palate, tympanostomy tube, otitis media with effusion, children, hearing utcome.

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