Meningitis, Sinus Thrombosis and Abscess of Brain
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Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media is a common problem in our part of the world and few end up with intracranial complication. Brain abscess, meningitis and lateral sinus thrombosis are the most common intracranial complications. Emergency Multi-specialty Intervention can prevent mortality. Aim: The objective of the study is to determine various types of intracranial complications aff...
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