Investigation of surface changes in different types of ventilation tubes using scanning electron microscopy and correlation of findings with clinical follow-up

Tatar, EC; Unal, FO; Tatar, I; Celik, HH; Gursel, B

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.07.005

Investigation of surface changes in different types of ventilation tubes using scanning electron microscopy and correlation of findings with clinical follow-up

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Tatar E., Unal F., Tatar I., Celik H., Gursel B.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.70, no.3, pp.411-417, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 70 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.07.005
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.411-417
Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objectives: Like all biomaterials, ventilation tubes are subject to formation of bacterial biofilm on their surfaces. There might also be surface changes. This increases the risk of complications associated with ventilation tubes. In this study, we examined two groups of ventilation tubes using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to investigate biofilm growth and surface deformations.