A possible otological complication due to maxillary expansion in a cleft lip and palate patient.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

We present a possible negative side effect of a sudden onset of secretory otitis media in a 12-year-old boy with unilateral cleft lip and palate who underwent maxillary expansion. The secretory otitis media caused a temporary hearing loss developed during the activation of the expander appliance. The possible causes for this complication are discussed.

CONCLUSIONS:

Clinicians should be aware of the possible association between maxillary expansion and secretory otitis media.

• Authors: D Aizenbud, T Hefer, A Rachmiel, A A Figueroa, H Z Joachims, D Laufer
• Journal: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (Cleft Palate Craniofac J) Vol. 37 Issue 4 Pg. 416-20 (Jul 2000) ISSN: 1055-6656 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10912722 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Audiometry, Pure-Tone
• Auditory Threshold (physiology)
• Child
• Cleft Lip (therapy)
• Cleft Palate (therapy)
• Endoscopy
• Hearing Loss (etiology)
• Humans
• Male
• Malocclusion (therapy)
• Orthodontic Appliances
• Otitis Media with Effusion (etiology)
• Palatal Expansion Technique (adverse effects, instrumentation)