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Otoscopic findings in study subjects.
| Otoscopic findings | Hamulotomy performed | Hamulotomy not performed | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 50 (100%) | N = 50 (100%) | |||||
| Preop. | 1 month | 6 months | Preop. | 1 month | 6 months | |
| Normal | 7 (14%) | 7 (14%) | 14 (28%) | 13 (26%) | 14 (28%) | 26 (52%) |
| Dull | 25 (50%) | 26 (52%) | 34 (68%) | 16 (32%) | 18 (36%) | 18 (36%) |
| Retracted | 15 (30%) | 16 (32%) | 2 (4%) | 19 (38%) | 17 (34%) | 6 (12%) |
| Bulging | 3 (6%) | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (4%) | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) |
