[Exudative otitis media. Modern concepts and the importance of the problem]

Vestn Otorinolaringol. 2012:(5):93-7.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The objective of the present work was to analyse current concepts of etiology, pathogenesis, and classification of exudative otitis medium (EOM) in conjunction with the methods for the treatment of this pathology. Views of the problem expressed by different authors (both Russian-speaking and foreign) are discussed. Complications of the disease developing as a result of the untimely or inadequate treatment are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Impedance Tests
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Drug Therapy / methods*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Ear, Middle* / metabolism
  • Ear, Middle* / physiopathology
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Early Medical Intervention
  • Exudates and Transudates / metabolism
  • Hearing Loss / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Inflammation / physiopathology
  • Otitis Media with Effusion* / classification
  • Otitis Media with Effusion* / complications
  • Otitis Media with Effusion* / diagnosis
  • Otitis Media with Effusion* / etiology
  • Otitis Media with Effusion* / physiopathology
  • Otitis Media with Effusion* / therapy
  • Otologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Otologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed