Is There Hearing Loss After Acute Mastoiditis

Rabin Medical Center

Overview

Following acute mastoiditis there is a possible risk to develop hearing loss. The cause could be either possible involvement of the inner ear, or in cases that underwent surgery, secondary to the effect of the drill's noise. Extended hearing test will be performed for 25 children that suffered acute mastoiditis that resolved with conservative treatment and compared with 25 children that needed surgical intervention.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Acute Mastoiditis Acute Otitis Media

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 4 YearsMax age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of acute mastoiditis 4 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 4 years old Not cooperative for hearing test Active ear disease Major medical illness

Locations (1)

Schneider Children'S Hospital

Petah Tikva, Israel

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