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1Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark.
Abstract:
Very few problems are as frustrating as persistent otitis media and the draining ear. The draining ear may present in a variety of ways and may persist despite the use of routine otic drops and oral antibiotics. This article addresses the medical and surgical options available in the management of otitis media and its complications.
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