Sigmoid and Transverse Sinus Thrombosis as a Complication of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in a Child: A Case Report and Review of Literature [PDF]
ABSTRACT Chronic suppurative otitis media is an easily managed condition with potential for severe sinus thrombophlebitis complications secondary to cholesteatoma, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Diagnosis relies on the culture and sensitivity of the drained suppuration, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Abdullah Nadeem +8 more
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Chronic suppurative otitis media: disrupted host-microbial interactions and immune dysregulation [PDF]
Anping Xia
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Update on otitis media – prevention and treatment [PDF]
Acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion are common childhood disorders, a source of significant morbidity, and a leading cause of antibiotic prescription in primary health care.
Belfield, Katherine +4 more
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Impact of swimming on chronic suppurative otitis media in Aboriginal children: a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Objectives: To measure the impact of 4 weeks of daily swimming on rates of ear discharge among Aboriginal children with a tympanic membrane perforation (TMP) and on the microbiology of the nasopharynx and middle ear.Design, setting and participants: A ...
Leach, Amanda J. +2 more
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Reduced middle ear infection with non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae, but not Streptococcus pneumoniae, after transition to 10-valent pneumococcal non-typeable H. influenzae protein D conjugate vaccine [PDF]
BackgroundIn October 2009, 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7: PrevenarTM Pfizer) was replaced in the Northern Territory childhood vaccination schedule by 10-valent pneumococcal Haemophilus influenzae protein D conjugate vaccine (PHiD-CV10 ...
Andrews, Ross M. +8 more
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Comparative study between radiological and surgical findings of chronic otitis media [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The chronic otitis media (COM) is a prevalent disease and the most frequent cause of indication to mastoidectomy. Many studies have evaluated the use of tomography (CT) of temporal bones for preoperative evaluation of COM and its indication
Abreu, Carlos Eduardo Cesario De +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Chronic otitis media (COM) is a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. Although complications have decreased with modern antibiotics, they still cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study analyzed the clinical features, bacteriological profiles, and treatment outcomes of COM complications at a ...
Viraporn Atchariyasathian +1 more
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Drug Related Problems in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Inpatients at ENT Ward of M. Djamil Hospital Padang [PDF]
A study of drug related problems in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media has been done in the ENT ward of Dr. M. Djamil Hospital Padang. The study was conducted retrospectively and prospectively by tracking the patient's condition, medical ...
Handayani, P. (Popy) +2 more
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ABSTRACT Rationale Cystic fibrosis (CF) and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) are characterized by neutrophilic airway inflammation but differ in clinical features. Objectives We investigated relationships of pulmonary and systemic inflammatory markers with functional and structural lung disease.
Teresa Fuchs +9 more
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Longitudinal analysis of ear infection and hearing impairment: findings from 6-year prospective cohorts of Australian children [PDF]
BACKGROUND Middle ear infection is common in childhood. Despite its prevalence, there is little longitudinal evidence about the impact of ear infection, particularly its association to hearing loss.
Hogan, Anthony +2 more
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