ABSTRACT:Otomycosis is a fungal infection of External auditory canal. Otomycosis has worldwide distribution with high prevalence in hot, humid and dusty climates of tropical and subtropical regions. Management of Otomycosis is dependent on thorough understanding of anatomy of external ear canal, knowledge of microbiology and pathophysiology of potential pathogens. OBJECTIVES: To determine importance of various aetio-pathological factors in causation of Otomycosis. To study pattern of fungal isolates encountered in cases of Otomycosis. To study management of the disease.
BACKGROUND: CSOM is a common disorder which causes hearing deficit. It can be due to perforation of tympanic membrane or ossicular erosion. AIM: To study the ossicular erosion and audiological profile in patients with CSOM. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 30 patients with CSOM who underwent surgery were included in the study. RESULTS: Hearing loss was significantly higher in males and in patients with ossicular erosion. CONCLUSION: Ossicular erosion can give rise to hearing loss of more than 60dB.
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