Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10086896 | Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In spite of significant decrease after antibiotic advent, intracranial complications of otitis media still represent a challenging situation owing to its high mortality rate (36%). The most common presentations are meningitis, cerebral abscess, extradural abscess and lateral sinus thrombophlebitis. For early management, it is necessary to have a high index of suspicion. It is important to identify non-typical cases because they might be masqueraded by antibiotic use. Aim: We present six cases of intracranial complications due to otitis media in children and adolescents at Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa de Porto Alegre for the past two years. Study design: series review.
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Authors
MaurÃcio S. Miura, Rita C. Krumennauer, José F. Lubianca Neto,