The role of surgery in necrotizing otitis externa.

The role of surgery in necrotizing otitis externa.

Ear Nose Throat J. 2017 Jan;96(1):E16-E21

Authors: Gruber M, Sela E, Doweck I, Roitman A, Uri N, Srouji S, Cohen-Kerem R

Abstract
This retrospective case review describes a subset of 5 patients with necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) with a refractory disease course who underwent surgery as part of their management plan between 2008 and 2013. Surgery promoted the cure of 4 of the 5 patients, and a fungal pathogen was recovered in 4 of 5 surgical samples. We conclude that surgery may be a necessary diagnostic and treatment adjunct in selective cases of NOE, especially in patients with a refractory disease course or with a suspected fungal etiology.

PMID: 28122107 [PubMed - in process]

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