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  • Title: [Endocranial complications of chronic otitis in adults].
    Author: Poignonec S, Lamas G, Fougeront B, Sichez JP, Guenon P, Szalay M, Bengana C.
    Journal: Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac; 1990; 107(5):333-40. PubMed ID: 2221728.
    Abstract:
    47 patients with intracranial abscess were admitted in the neurosurgical department of Professor Fohanno Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, between 1973 and 1989. Most often central abscesses were found. In 9 cases, the ear was the primary septic focus: 3 chronic otitis with cholesteatoma, 6 chronic otitis without cholesteatoma. In most cases, treatment included: Immediate drainage, Delayed surgery for the primary focus.
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