Clinical and Pathological Characteristics of Chronic Otomastoiditis: A Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns
Cristina Popescu,
Alin Iulian Silviu Popescu,
Renata Maria Văruț
et al.
Abstract:Background/Objectives: Chronic otomastoiditis is a complex inflammatory condition frequently associated with delayed diagnosis, inadequate antibiotic use, and healthcare disparities. This study aimed to analyze the clinical, demographic, and microbiological characteristics of chronic otomastoiditis and its complications over a 10-year period in rural versus urban populations. Methods: This retrospective study included 292 patients with chronic otomastoiditis admitted to the ENT Clinic of Craiova County Emergen… Show more
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