Otitis media with effusion and early sequelae: flexible approach.
Patients suffering from chronic otitis media often have a variety of associated disease processes and pathologic conditions. The identification and recognition of these factors are critical to the effective treatment of the condition. This article provides an overview of the conditions associated with chronic otitis media, a detailed review of the disease process, and guidelines for surgical therapy.
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Cannon Falls Community Hospital, Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009, USA.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation / Q000379:methods; D009225:Myringoplasty / Q000379:methods; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D013997:Time Factors