TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 44. Tympanometry A1 - Ryan, Alexandra A1 - Dilley, Kimberley A2 - Goodman, Denise M. A2 - Green, Thomas P. A2 - Unti, Sharon M. A2 - Powell, Elizabeth C. PY - 2007 T2 - Current Procedures: Pediatrics AB - • Tympanometry directly measures the compliance of the tympanic membrane and ossicular chain, estimating middle ear pressure.• Tympanometry is primarily used to detect the presence of middle ear fluid, enhancing the diagnosis of acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion.• The procedure is also useful for detecting tympanic membrane perforation, ossicular chain disruption, and the patency of eustachian tubes.• Tympanometry is commonly performed as part of the early evaluation of hearing loss. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/03 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7001715 ER -