Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common problem facing general practitioners, paediatricians
and otolaryngologists. This article reviews the aetiopathogenesis, epidemiology …

Methods A comprehensive search from 1983 to June 1, 2020, of PubMed, MEDLINE,
Cochrane Library, and EmBase databases was conducted. Studies with clinical data …

Objectives/Hypothesis Petrous apicitis (PA) is a rare complication of otitis media. Gradenigo
syndrome, with the classic triad of otitis, deep pain, and abducens paralysis, is rarer still. The …

Gradenigo's Syndrome is a rare complication of otitis media and/or mastoiditis resulting in
inflammation of the petrous apex of the temporal bone. Here, we highlight an interesting …

There remains a lack of large-scale, prospective, age-specific studies to indicate the
diagnostic yield of immediate neuroimaging in the setting of acute isolated CN VI palsy. An …

Many complications of otitis media could be managed by nonspecialists in appropriately
equipped local or regional health facilities, and supported by appropriate training. However …

Objective: To describe the presentation and management of otogenic intracranial abscesses
in a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Study Design: Case series and chart review. Setting …

The petrous apex is the most medial portion of the temporal bone that cannot be directly
examined on clinical examination. The referring physician completely relies on imaging and …

Introduction Gradenigo's syndrome is nowadays a rare condition characterized by a triad of
otorrhea, facial pain with trigeminal nerve involvement and abducens nerve palsy. Most …

Petrous apicitis has traditionally been treated with aggressive surgical methods. However,
recent reports describe good results with more conservative medical treatment and minimal …