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[Protracted otitis and subacute mastoiditis in children. A prospective study apropos of 118 cases]
E N Garabedian1, P Roelly, H Lacombe
1Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Trousseau, Paris.
Abstract:
Antibiotherapy has lead to a substantial decrease in the number of infants with acute mastoiditis or complications thereof. However, the non-negligible incidence of protracted otitis currently observed has caused one to raise several pathogenid hypotheses, among which subacute mastoiditis figures as one needing to be detected early. This prospective study was conducted on 118 children treated for protracted otitis in the ENT Service at Hopital Trousseau, during the period from january 1987 to december 1988. It allowed us to develop diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to cope with the difficult problem of protracted otitis, taking into account bacteriologic findings and risk factors, among other things.
Insights
Early detection of subacute mastoiditis is crucial in infants with protracted otitis. This study developed diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this challenging condition, considering bacterial findings and risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Antibiotherapy has reduced acute mastoiditis incidence in infants.
- Protracted otitis remains a concern, suggesting potential underlying issues like subacute mastitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for protracted otitis in children.
- To identify early detection methods for subacute mastoiditis.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 118 children treated for protracted otitis.
- Analysis of bacteriologic findings and risk factors.
Main Results:
- Established diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for protracted otitis.
- Highlighted the importance of early subacute mastoiditis detection.
Conclusions:
- Protracted otitis requires specific diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
- Bacteriologic data and risk factors are essential for managing protracted otitis.