Observational studyThe journal of international advanced otology2020
Malignant Otitis Externa: Causes for Various Treatment Responses.
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- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in malignant otitis externa: a retrospective analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Article
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- Malignant Otitis Externa: A persistent challenge.La Tunisie medicale · 2024Article
- The diagnostic conundrum in necrotizing otitis externa.World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2024Review
- The Association Between Malignant Otitis Externa and Diabetes Mellitus in Africa: A Systematic Review.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2023Article
- Management and Outcomes of Necrotizing Otitis Externa: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Referral Center.Otology & neurotology open · 2023Article
- [Research progress of necrotizing otitis externa].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2023Article
- Necrotizing Otitis Externa: A Proposal for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2023Article
- [Current diagnosis and treatment of skull base osteomyelitis].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2023Article
- Management and long-term comorbidities of patients with necrotizing otitis externa.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2023Article
- Is Facial Nerve Decompression Justified in Malignant External Otitis? Literature Review and Own Experience.The journal of international advanced otology · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesMalignant (necrotizing) otitis externa (MOE) is an aggressive form of skin inflammation of the external ear with a tendency to spread infection to the temporal bone. The study aimed to evaluate a causal relationship between treatment responses and clinical features in patients with MOE. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn a retrospective, descriptive section study, the database was analyzed between January 2008 and December 2018 in our department, all patients with diagnosed MOE were identified.
resultsA total of 30 patients were evaluated, of which 27 men and 3 women. The youngest patient was 52 years old while he was eldest 88 years, (mean-71 years old). As the most common comorbidity, diabetes mellitus was found in 23 (76%) subjects. Median duration of symptoms was about 3 months. The most common isolated pathogen was Pseudomonas aeruginosa (47%). Patients with facial nerve palsy and erosion of temporal bone find on computerized tomography affect prolonged stationary treatment (Mean, SD 29.2±8.5 and 26,7±11.6 days), while 80% of patients with facial nerve palsy had recurrence of disease (p=0.005) with mean duration of clinical remission of 60±17.3 days. Overall length of treatment is also increased in the presence of comorbidities as well as in patients with cranial nerve involvement.
conclusionPatients with cranial nerve involvement, erosion of temporal bone and presence of comorbidities affect prolonged treatment and adverse prognosis. Early diagnosis and initiation of aggressive therapy are essential for stopping the further spread of the disease and prevention of serious complications.
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