Mastoid Exploration in the Management of Chronic Otitis Media with Complications

Volume 5 - Issue 4

Viswanatha Borlingegowda*

Received: November 04, 2020;   Published: November 24, 2020

DOI: 10.32474/SJO.2020.05.000218

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Abstract

Chronic suppurative otitis media is a common problem in developing countries. Complications due to chronic suppurative otitis media still pose a major problem in the developing countries. In cases of chronic suppurative otitis media associated with complications, after managing the complications, mastoid exploration should be done to remove the primary source of infection. Planning of mastoid exploration play an important role in the management. Here the management of primary otogenic septic foci, after the management of extracranial and intracranial complications is discussed.

Keywords:Mastoid exploration; otitis media; complications

Abstract| Introduction| Complications of Chronic Otitis Media Are Classified as Follows| Materials and Methods| Discussion| References|