Subperiosteal Mastoid Abscess in the Otolaryngology Practice in Sokoto

Abstract

Methodology: The case files of the patients managed for subperiosteal mastoid abscess were retrieved and reviewed. Data extracted from the case files were biodata, symptoms including duration of otorrhoea, signs elicited, radiological findings of the petromastoid bone and brain, microbial isolates, treatment, operative findings, follow-up, and the outcome. The data analysed with IBM SPSS version 21.0. Results: A total of 11 patients comprising 5 (45.5%) male and 6 (54.5%) female, with a male to female ratio of 1:1.2, had subperiosteal mastoid abscess during the 12 years under review. Mean