Otitis Media With Effusion in Patients With Cleft Palate.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-26-2025
Abstract
This article reviews otitis media with effusion (OME) in children with cleft palate (CP), the current evidence and recommendations regarding management of OME in cleft palate with a focus on interdisciplinary communication, and the impact this condition has on patients and caregivers. OME is nearly ubiquitous in children with CP due to the anatomical variation of the palatal musculature and resultant Eustachian tube dysfunction. If untreated, OME can negatively affect hearing, speech development, cognitive development, and social integration. Patients with CP have the potential to be negatively impacted by the otologic, cognitive, and psychosocial consequences of untreated chronic OME if not actively managed for this condition. Multidisciplinary management, appropriate intervention, shared decision-making, and appropriate surveillance optimize the wellbeing, cognitive development, and social progression of CP patients with OME.
First Page
99228251375281
Last Page
99228251375281
ISSN
1938-2707
Published In/Presented At
McGlone, M., Solomon, D., Bjorling, A., Stanisce, L., Fisher, A. H., & Matthews, M. S. (2025). Otitis Media With Effusion in Patients With Cleft Palate. Clinical pediatrics, 99228251375281. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228251375281
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
41450170
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article