Randomized Controlled Trial
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World J Otorhinolaryngol. Jul 2, 2025; 12(1): 109355
Published online Jul 2, 2025. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v12.i1.109355
Otitis media with effusion and hearing outcomes - Myringotomy vs myringotomy and tympanostomy: A comparative study
Abdul Basit, Sania Noor, Syed A Ahmad, Nimra Noor, Rafia Maryam, Abdul M Basil
Abdul Basit, Sania Noor, Syed A Ahmad, Nimra Noor, Department of Ear, nose and Throat, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
Rafia Maryam, Department of Ear, nose and Throat, Hamadan Medical University, Hamadan 6517838736, Hamadān, Iran
Abdul M Basil, Department of Medicine, Spinghar Medical University, Kabul 1001, Kābul, Afghanistan
Co-first authors: Abdul Basit and Sania Noor.
Author contributions: Ahmad SA contributed to study conception; Basit A contributed to literature review; Basit A, Noor S, Ahmad SA, Noor N, Maryam R, Basil AM contributed to write up and review.
Institutional review board statement: It was submitted to the Institutional Review Board for ethical approval. The committee approved the summary after thorough discussion at its meeting held on May 19, 2022, and felt it was appropriate.
Clinical trial registration statement: The trial was registered with PakCTRC on May 23, 2012, under registration number 1537397. This registration ensures that the trial is transparent and meets ethical standards for human clinical research. The registration record includes comprehensive details about the study design, objectives, methods, inclusion/exclusion criteria and outcome measures.
Informed consent statement: I have read and understood the information provided above. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I voluntarily agree to participate in this study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest related to this manuscript. The authors have no financial or personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. If any potential conflicts arise, they have been disclosed and appropriately managed in accordance with the journal's policies.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The authors have read the CONSORT 2010 statement, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CONSORT 2010 statement.
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Corresponding author: Abdul M Basil, MD, Department of Medicine, Spinghar Medical University, 4th Alley, Char Rahe Qambar Kabul, Kabul 1001, Afghanistan. abdulmaboodbasil@outlook.com
Received: May 8, 2025
Revised: May 14, 2025
Accepted: June 11, 2025
Published online: July 2, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This comparative study shows that myringotomy with tympanostomy tube offers significantly better short-term hearing improvement in otitis media with effusion patients than myringotomy alone. However, it may carry a higher risk of postoperative ear discharge.