Meningitis complicating acute otitis media

Zygomatic Abscess with Temporomandibular Joint Effusion Complicating Acute Otitis Media

The incidences of extracranial and intracranial complications of acute otitis media (AOM) in children have markedly decreased in the postantibiotic era. Zygomatic abscesses are the rarest type of abscesses originating from mastoiditis. This paper presents a case with a zygomatic abscess as a complication of acute coalescent mastoiditis in a 7-year-old girl who underwent cortical mastoidectomy a...

Acute Otitis Media

Distinguishing Acute Otitis Media From Otitis Media With Effusion

Acute otitis media in children.

INTRODUCTION Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common reason for primary care visits in children. Yet, there is considerable debate on the most effective treatment. METHODS AND OUTCOMES We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of treatments (analgesics, antibiotics, and myringotomy) in children with AOM? We searched: Medline, Emba...

Acute otitis media in children

CLINICAL QUESTION What is the best treatment for acute otitis media in children? RESULTS Watchful waiting, followed by amoxicillin treatment, if necessary, is the best first-line treatment for acute otitis media in children aged six months or older.