[Otogenic sigmoid sinus thrombosis in the course of chronic otitis media]

A four cases of sigmoid sinus thrombosis due to chronic exacerbated otitis media were presented. In all patients surgical intervention involved a radical mastoidectomy and exposure of the sinus. In two cases sigmoid sinus was incised and the internal jugular vein ligated. In the two others, sinus was only needled. A high dosages of antibiotics were administered parenterally. All patients were discharged in good state of heals.