Bacterial Assessment of Middle Ear Fluid in Children Undergoing Ventilation Tube Placement Surgery

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center50 enrolled

Overview

Children with chronic otitis media have more resistant bacteria that require surgical intervention to eradicate the infections. The study will evaluate the dominant bacteria and their sensitivities to antibiotics. The information will assist in better treatment plans for children with chronic infections. The data will also assess the changing patterns in the bacteria colonizing middle ear fluid.

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Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Chronic Otitis Media Age Determined Bacteria

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 YearMax age: 15 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All children with chronic ear infections scheduled for surgical interventions Exclusion Criteria: * Children who have undergone prior mastoid surgery, or children with oncologic treatments.

Locations (1)

Hillel Yaffe MC,

Hadera, Israel

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