Objective: To assess for changes in trends of the disease process, management, and
outcomes of necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) over the last decade. Data Sources: Articles in …

ObjectiveNecrotising otitis externa is an invasive, infective condition, with minimal evidence
underpinning its diagnosis and management. This work aimed to analyse literature from the …

OBJECTIVES Malignant (necrotizing) otitis externa (MOE) is an aggressive form of skin
inflammation of the external ear with a tendency to spread infection to the temporal bone …

Background Malignant otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the external ear which
has the propensity to spread to the skull base. It can be a difficult entity to treat as clinical …

Objective The purpose of this study was to analyze previous treatments and outcomes in
patients with malignant otitis externa (MOE) retrospectively. The efficacy of medical and …

Introduction Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is a potentially life-threatening infection of the
soft tissues of the external ear, quickly spreading to involve the periosteum and bone of the …

Aims: High rates of negative microbiologic test results highlight the potential role of empiric
antimicrobial agents in management of malignant otitis externa (MOE). This study …

BackgroundNecrotising otitis externa is a serious infection with minimal evidence
underpinning its management. This review aims to synthesise published evidence of …

BackgroundNecrotising otitis externa is a severe ear infection for which there are no
established diagnostic or treatment guidelines. MethodThis study described clinical …

Skull base osteomyelitis is a severe complication of malignant otitis externa that affects the
marrow of the temporal, sphenoid, and occipital bones. Skull base osteomyelitis is usually …