Author:
Eveleigh M O,Hall C E J,Baldwin D L
Abstract
AbstractObjective:To collect and analyse data from the published literature concerning the rare condition necrotising otitis externa, in order to formulate a prognostic scoring model based on signs and symptoms.Design:Retrospective data collection from published literature, and binary logistic regression analysis of the effect on outcome of identified signs and symptoms.Results:Six factors were identified as prognostic of a poorer outcome, including facial nerve involvement, additional cranial nerve involvement, non-cranial nerve neurological involvement, extensive granulations (or oedema) in the external auditory canal, bilateral symptoms and aspergillus species as the causative organism. A four-point scoring model based on these findings is presented.Conclusions:A novel, systematic method of data analysis was utilised to construct a prognostic scoring model for necrotising otitis externa. This will better equip clinicians to treat this potentially fatal condition.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,General Medicine
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