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[Acute external otitis: retrospective study of 170 cases]
A Bernat Gili1, G F De Miguel, T V Ayerbe
1Servicio de ORL, Hospital del INSALUD de Barbastro, Huesca.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|May 1, 1992
Summary
This study analyzed 170 cases of external otitis, examining bacterial and fungal causes. Findings offer insights into clinical, therapeutic, and epidemiological factors of this common ear infection.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Context:
- External otitis is a common condition treated in ENT departments.
- A significant number of cases present with mixed bacterial and mycotic etiology.
- Understanding the epidemiology and microbiology is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To investigate the clinical presentation of external otitis.
- To analyze the therapeutic outcomes for bacterial and mycotic infections.
- To determine the epidemiological and microbiological characteristics of external otitis.
Summary:
- A retrospective analysis of 170 external otitis cases diagnosed in 1989.
- Identified both bacterial and mycotic pathogens as causative agents.
- Evaluated clinical, therapeutic, epidemiological, and microbiological aspects.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of external otitis in a specific geographic and temporal context.
- Highlights the prevalence of mixed infections, guiding treatment strategies.
- Contributes to the understanding of otitis etiology and management in otolaryngology practice.