Histologic Changes in Eustachian Tube Mucosa of Rats After Exposure to Gastric Reflux

Yazici Z. M., Sari M., Uneri C., Midi A., Tugtepe H.

LARYNGOSCOPE, cilt.118, sa.5, ss.849-853, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 118 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/mlg.0b013e318164d0c0
  • Dergi Adı: LARYNGOSCOPE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.849-853
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Gastroesophageal reflux, eustachian tube, goblet cells, OTITIS-MEDIA, PATHOGENESIS
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Reflux is thought to be a risk factor for middle ear disease, but the mechanism underlying this relationship is unclear. In this study, we evaluated the effects of reflux on the eustachian tube (ET) mucosa.