Conclusions: This long-term follow-up study presents data that establish the functional duration and complications associated with the Paparella II grommet, when used to treat refractory childhood OME. For grommets that have remained in situ for over 3 years, a high rate ...
•Mean functional period was 3.73 years with 52% being retainde for the full 5 year duration of the study.•Infection and perforation rates increased with the duration of grommet in-situ and this was especially marked after 36 months.•We advise the elective removal of these long...
Conclusions: This long-term follow-up study presents data that establish the functional duration and complications associated with the Paparella II grommet, when used to treat refractory childhood OME. For grommets that have remained in situ for over 3 years, a high rate of infection and ...
•Mean functional period was 3.73 years with 52% being retainde for the full 5 year duration of the study.•Infection and perforation rates increased with the duration of grommet in-situ and this was especially marked after 36 months.•We advise the elective removal of these long...