RT Book, Section A1 Ryan, Alexandra A1 Dilley, Kimberley A2 Goodman, Denise M. A2 Green, Thomas P. A2 Unti, Sharon M. A2 Powell, Elizabeth C. SR Print(0) ID 7001715 T1 Chapter 44. Tympanometry T2 Current Procedures: Pediatrics YR 2007 FD 2007 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-145908-2 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7001715 RD 2024/10/04 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.