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[Otitis media in the child. Follow-up study and control of 104 cases]
Insights
This case study of 104 children found a link between otitis media and enlarged adenoids. Further tests confirmed this correlation, offering insights into pediatric ear infections.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Otolaryngology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- A case-study was conducted on 104 children admitted to the I Department of Pediatrics at A. Meyer Hospital between 1979-1981.
- Otitis media was diagnosed in all hospitalized children during their stay.
- This research provides a historical perspective on pediatric otitis media diagnosis and management.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and potential correlations of otitis media in hospitalized children.
- To explore the relationship between otitis media and enlarged adenoids.
- To compare findings with international publications on pediatric ear infections.
Summary:
- Otitis media was diagnosed in all 104 pediatric patients during hospitalization.
- Follow-up assessments included otorhinolaryngologic examinations, tympanometry, and audiometry.
- A significant correlation was observed between otitis media and enlarged adenoids.
Impact:
- Highlights a potential etiological factor for otitis media in children.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the assessment of adenoid hypertrophy in pediatric ear infections.
- Contributes to the international body of research on pediatric otitis media and its management.
Abstract:
The authors report a case-study on 104 children admitted for many reasons to the I Department of Pediatrics of the A. Meyer Hospital in the period 1979-81. During their hospitalization, otitis media was diagnosed in all these cases. The children later underwent two check-ups including otorhinolaryngologic and tympanometric tests and in some cases an audiometric examination. A correlation between otitis media and enlarged adenoids was noticed and the results of the present case-study are compared with other international publications, following the short bibliography.