Abstract:Serous otitis media (SOM) occurs in children and constitutes one of the most significant causes of hearing loss in young age, posing as an important risk factor for long-term hearing loss. SOM is underdiagnosed, most frequently in infants, or the appointment to the ENT doctor is delayed due to non-acute symptomatology. The aim of the present study was to assess 285 patients with SOM diagnosed within a two-year span. The etiology and pathology of hearing loss in patients with different age groups were examined.… Show more
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