Stopped: Low use of Otiprio among otolaryngologists.
Otolaryngologists routinely administer ear drops at the time of tympanostomy tube placement in order to prevent tube otorrhea; however, there is a lack of consensus as to which drops are the most effective, and whether a post-operative regimen should be used. Utilizing drops postoperatively places the onus of administration on parents who may have various difficulties in delivering the drops to their child's ears. Additionally, prescribing drops postoperatively is a health care cost. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in prevention of tympanostomy tube failure (defined as tube blockage or otorrhea) between Otiprio administered once intraoperatively, Ciprodex otic dropgs administered once intraoperatively, and Ciprodex otic drops administered intraoperatively with a postoperative course.
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Post operative otorrhea
Timeframe: Post operative visit 2-4 weeks after tube placement
Tympanostomy tube blockage
Timeframe: Post operative visit 2-4 weeks after tube placement