Objective:
This review will investigate the efficacy of ventilation tube insertion versus non-surgical options in the management of chronic otitis media with effusion in children with non-syndromic cleft palate by assessing the degree of conduction hearing loss.
Introduction:
Chronic otitis media with effusion is frequent in children with cleft palate due to associated eustachian tube dysfunction. It can lead to impaired hearing and can hinder speech and language development. The main treatment options are drainage of effusion with ventilation tubes, surveillance, or amplification with hearing aids. Each of these approaches has its advantages but there is currently no consensus on the most appropriate management in children with cleft palate.
Inclusion criteria:
Eligible studies will include children (