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[Review of acute otomastoiditis in the paediatric population. Our cases]
V Pino Rivero1, T Mogollón Cano-Cortés, J Maria Pando Pìnto
1Facultativo Especialista de Otorrinolaringología, Complejo Hospitalario Infanta Cristina, Badajoz. vicentepinorivero@terra.com
Insights
Acute otomastoiditis, a serious childhood infection, remains a challenge despite antibiotics. This review analyzes 18 pediatric cases, highlighting diagnostic and treatment complexities for this otitis media complication.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Context:
- Acute mastoiditis incidence is rising in children.
- It remains a significant infectious complication of otitis media.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges persist despite antibiotic use.
Purpose:
- To review clinical characteristics and management of acute otomastoiditis in children.
- To analyze diagnostic findings, treatments, and complications in pediatric cases.
Summary:
- The study reviewed 18 children (10 months–14 years) hospitalized for acute otomastoiditis over 10 years.
- Analysis included otoscopic/radiologic findings, symptoms, prior antibiotics, surgery, and complications.
- This retrospective review highlights the ongoing challenges in managing this condition.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the current presentation and management of pediatric acute otomastoiditis.
- Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis and treatment strategies for this infection.
- Contributes to understanding the evolving landscape of otitis media complications.
Abstract:
The introduction of antibiotics has decreased the number of acute mastoiditis as complication of otitis media in children. However, this pathology still is a serious infection. Its incidence has increased in the last years and goes on getting diagnostic and therapeutic problems. We are reporting an own review about 18 children diagnosed as acute otomastoiditis, hospitalized in a 10 years period, with ages between 10 months and 14 years. We have analysed different parameters standing out the otoscopic and radiologic findings, clinical symptoms, previous antibiotic treatment, type of surgical intervention performed and complications.
