Acute otitis media–induced petrous apicitis presenting as the Gradenigo syndrome: successfully treated by ventilation tube insertion
Abstract Petrous apicitis has traditionally been treated with aggressive surgical methods. However, recent reports describe good results with more conservative medical treatment and minimal surgical intervention. We report a case of petrous apicitis presenting as the Gradenigo syndrome treated by ve...
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Veröffentlicht in: | American journal of otolaryngology 2011-09, Vol.32 (5), p.445-447 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Abstract Petrous apicitis has traditionally been treated with aggressive surgical methods. However, recent reports describe good results with more conservative medical treatment and minimal surgical intervention. We report a case of petrous apicitis presenting as the Gradenigo syndrome treated by ventilation tube insertion. We recommend aggressive surgical intervention for patients who failed to respond to conservative therapy including ventilation tube insertion. |
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ISSN: | 0196-0709 1532-818X |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.amjoto.2010.07.018 |