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Shorter C, et al. Skull Base. 2010.

Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma (SNTCS) is a rare, malignant neoplasm that contains both mesenchymal and epithelial components.

Poe, D., Anand, V., Dean M., et al. Laryngoscope 2018.

To assess balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube with Eustachian tube balloon catheter in conjunction with medical management as treatment for Eustachian tube dilatory dysfunction.

Dean M, et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016.

The goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of endoscopic transtympanic balloon dilation of the cartilaginous eustachian tube.

Dean M, et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016.

The purpose of this article is to give a contemporary review of transnasal endoscopic surgery for Eustachian tube disorders.

Tarabichi M, et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016.

Anand, V., Poe, D., Dean, M., et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019

The present study suggests that the beneficial effects of BDET + MM on tympanogram normalization and symptoms of subjects with refractory OETD demonstrate significant durability that is clinically relevant through 52 weeks.

Dean M, et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2019.

Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube (BDET) is an effective treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction. This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia in the office. This article outlines the evolution of BDET under local anesthesia, describes the techniques of in-office BDET and provides an algorithm to identify suitable patients for this procedure.