Our classification of tympanic retraction pockets
Bours, A.F.; Decat, M.; Gersdorff, M.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica 52(1): 25-28
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6497 PMID: 9581193 Document Number: 488709
A classification of tympanic retraction pockets is indispensable in order to standardise their evaluation. In this manner, the evolution of the pathology can be carefully followed and the most appropriate therapy chosen. The authors propose adapting their classification to endoscopy which permits the inspection of the depths of certain pockets, otherwise invisible to examination under microscope, thus ensuring a better follow-up.