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  • Title: [Acute otomastoidïtis in children, about 44 cases].
    Author: Charfi A, Lachkhem A, Ben Rhouma H, Kharrat S, Beltaief N, Sahtout S, Besbes G, Hachicha S.
    Journal: Tunis Med; 2007 Jan; 85(1):61-3. PubMed ID: 17424712.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Acute mastoiditis with ostertis is secondary to bacteria involving mastoid cavities AIM: Describe the epidemiologic aspects MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between 1990 and 2003, we listed 44 files of children hospitalized for acute mastoiditis. The treatment was in any case medical associated to a surgical treatment in 30 cases. RESULTS: The age of our patients was consisted between 2 months and 14 years with an average is 2 years. The sex ratio of patient was 1,1. 29 patients didn't have any antecedents particular O.R.L, 8 patients were followed for otitis middle chronic and 7 had an cholestéatomateuse. The auricular old-fashioned swelling was the most frequent functional sign. A scanner has been achieved in 13 cases. The treatment was médico-surgical in 30 cases is 68,8% and an only antibiothérapie in 14 cases is 31,8%.
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