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Endaural Endoscopic Atticoantrotomy (Retrograde Mastoidectomy) using a Constant Suction Bone-drilling Technique
Published on: May 23, 2021
[Acute otomastoidïtis in children, about 44 cases]
Afifa Charfi1, Ali Lachkhem, Houcem Ben Rhouma
1Service d'O.RL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale la Rabta Tunis.
Background:
Acute mastoiditis with ostertis is secondary to bacteria involving mastoid cavities
Aim:
Describe the epidemiologic aspects
Material And Methods:
Between 1990 and 2003, we listed 44 files of children hospitalized for acute mastoiditis. The treatment was in any case medical associated to a surgical treatment in 30 cases.
Results:
The age of our patients was consisted between 2 months and 14 years with an average is 2 years. The sex ratio of patient was 1,1. 29 patients didn't have any antecedents particular O.R.L, 8 patients were followed for otitis middle chronic and 7 had an cholestéatomateuse. The auricular old-fashioned swelling was the most frequent functional sign. A scanner has been achieved in 13 cases. The treatment was médico-surgical in 30 cases is 68,8% and an only antibiothérapie in 14 cases is 31,8%.
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