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Acute otitis media and mastoid growth
Jacob Sadé1, Eyal Russo, Camil Fuchs
1Hearing Research Laboratory, Department of Bio-Medical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. jsade@netvision.net.il
Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|August 23, 2006
Summary
Recurrent acute otitis media (AOM) in infancy does not inhibit mastoid system growth. Mastoid pneumatization significantly increased with age in children with recurrent AOM history.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Health
- Radiology
Background:
- Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood illness.
- The impact of AOM on mastoid development remains debated.
- Mastoid pneumatization is crucial for auditory function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between AOM in children and mastoid pneumatization.
- To test the hypothesis that AOM inhibits mastoid system growth.
Main Methods:
- Lateral Schüller mastoid radiographs (LMRs) were analyzed in two groups of children (ages 2-11).
- Group A (n=116) had recurrent AOM history; Group B (n=108) had no AOM history.
- LMR areas were measured planimetrically and compared between groups and ages.
Main Results:
- Mastoid LMR area significantly increased with age in children with recurrent AOM (Group A).
- No significant mastoid development was observed in children without AOM history (Group B).
Conclusions:
- The hypothesis that AOM inhibits mastoid growth is not supported.
- Recurrent AOM in infancy does not appear to hinder mastoid system development.
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