EFFECT OF SITE AND SIZE OF PERFORATION OF TYMPANIC MEMBRANE ON HEARING LEVEL

Dr. Deepthy Das, Dr. S. Gurumani, Dr. Valli. R

Abstract


Chronic suppurative otitis media occurs as a result of persistent and recurrent middle ear cleft infection. The most common characteristics being perforation and otorrhea. Commonly perforations are a sequel to chronic middle ear infections, grommet extrusion or trauma. Causes and pathogenesis of CSOM are acute otitis media, viral or bacterial infection, familial disposition and immunological factors.

Keywords


Chronic suppurative otitis media(CSOM), infection, otorrhea

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