Indications and radiological findings of acute otitis media and its complications. / Indicaciones y hallazgos radiológicos de la otitis media aguda y sus complicaciones.
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp
; 68(1): 29-37, 2017.
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in En, Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27241558
ABSTRACT
Most cases of acute otitis media resolve with antibiotics and imaging is not required. When treatment fails or a complication is suspected, imaging plays a crucial role. Since the introduction of antibiotic treatment, the complication rate has decreased dramatically. Nevertheless, given the critical clinical relevance of complications, the importance of early diagnosis is vital. Our objective was to review the clinical and radiological features of acute otitis media and its complications. They were classified based on their location, as intratemporal or intracranial. Imaging makes it possible to diagnose the complications of acute otitis media and to institute appropriate treatment. Computed tomography is the initial technique of choice and, in most cases, the ultimate. Magnetic resonance is useful for evaluating the inner ear and when accurate evaluation of disease extent or better characterization of intracranial complications is required.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otitis Media
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
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Es
Journal:
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article