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Non-suppurative otitis media in children. (A retrospective study of 100 cases)
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 1, 1979
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This study reviews 100 pediatric non-suppurative otitis media cases, emphasizing surgical treatment
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Non-suppurative otitis media is a common pediatric condition.
- Understanding its management and prognosis is crucial for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze cases of non-suppurative otitis media in children.
- To evaluate the significance and prognostic value of surgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 100 pediatric cases.
- Data collected from Poole General Hospital (1975-1978).
- Review of patient histories, investigations, and treatments.
Main Results:
- Detailed reporting of case histories, investigations, and management strategies.
- Special focus on the outcomes associated with surgical treatment.
- Assessment of surgical treatment's impact on prognosis.
Conclusions:
- Surgical treatment plays a significant role in managing non-suppurative otitis media.
- Surgical intervention offers valuable prognostic insights for pediatric cases.
Abstract:
This is a retrospective study of 100 cases of non-suppurative otitis media among children who presented to the E.N.T. Department at Poole General Hospital between 1975 and 1978. Their histories, investigations and management are reported, with special emphasis on the significance of surgical treatment, and its value in the prognosis of such cases.