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Acute mastoiditis: a 10 year retrospective study.

V Tarantino1, R D'Agostino, G Taborelli

  • 1ENT Department, Divisione di Otorinolaringoiatria, Istituto G Gaslini, Largo G Gaslini 5, Genova 16148, Italy. vincenzotarantino@ospedale-gaslini.ge.it

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|October 24, 2002
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Acute otomastoiditis primarily affects young children, often developing from antibiotic-resistant acute otitis media. Initial treatment requires intravenous antibiotics, with surgery indicated for non-responsive cases or complications.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Microbiology

Background:

  • Acute otomastoiditis is a significant pediatric concern.
  • It frequently arises from inadequately treated acute otitis media (AOM).
  • Resistance to oral antibiotics is a common feature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical management of acute otomastoiditis in children over a decade.
  • To identify epidemiological features, common pathogens, and treatment outcomes.
  • To establish evidence-based guidelines for management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 40 pediatric cases of acute otomastoiditis.
  • Review of clinical presentations, diagnostic imaging (CT/MRI), and microbiological data.

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  • Evaluation of treatment strategies including medical and surgical interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Peak incidence observed in the second year of life; 60% had prior AOM.
    • Common symptoms included otalgia, fever, and retroauricular inflammation.
    • Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most frequent pathogen; 35% required surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute otomastoiditis predominantly affects young children and stems from AOM resistant to oral antibiotics.
    • Intravenous antibiotics are crucial for initial management.
    • Myringotomy is suitable for non-responders within 48 hours; mastoidectomy is indicated for coalescent mastoiditis or intracranial complications.