Managing Complications of Chronic Otitis Media. (2nd September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bojrab, Dennis I.; Gurgel, Richard K.; Isaacson, Brandon; Bennett, Marc L.; Smouha, Eric E.; Crawford, James V.
• Is Part Of: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery. Volume 151(2014)Supplement 1
• Page Start: P21
• Page End: P21
• Publication Date: 2014-09-02
• Subjects: Head -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neck -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/0194599814538403a61
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-5998

Abstract

Abstract : Program Description: Chronic otitis media is a condition commonly encountered by otolaryngologists. During this miniseminar, we will cover the fundamentals of managing chronic otitis media, medically and surgically, in a case‐based, interactive format. Particular emphasis will be given on how to recognize, evaluate, and avoid or treat common complications of chronic otitis media. Specifically, the presentation will include the following topics: managing the tegmen and dura, facial nerve, vascular injury, otic capsule, and ossicular erosion; recurrent disease; and intracranial complications. This presentation will assist the otologic surgeon in the pre‐, intra‐, and postoperative care of patients with chronic otitis media. Educational Objectives: (1) Recognize the most common complications of chronic otitis media. (2) Interpret critical findings that will alert the clinician to the presence of a complication from chronic otitis media. (3) Implement management strategies that will assist in the care of patients with chronic otitis media with attention to intraoperative findings.