Abstract:Objectives: To define the value of mastoidectomy in cases of malignant otitis externa. Study design: Case Series. Patients and Methods: Study of Patients with malignant otitis externa (MOE) treated by mastoidectomy from Jan 2016 to October 2018 and followed up clinically, laboratory and radiologically. Results: Postsurgical siginifacant resolution of symptoms and regression of the disease. Otalgia showed siginificant decrease by assessment with Visual Analogue Score. Also there are improvement of otorrhea, dec… Show more
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