title: The concept of silent otitis media. Its importance and implications.
abstract: This article defines silent otitis media and describes its continuum of signs and symptoms and its sequelae. Chronic silent otitis media and silent otitis media in children are also examined, and treatment principles are provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Paparella
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Kimberley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alleva
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy