Complications and Sequelae of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

Abstract

Chronic suppurative otitis media is an infection of the ME space associated with irreversible tissue disease. This entity is generally seen clinically as ME infection associated with a nonhealing perforation of the TM. It has significant complications and sequelae. Otologic complications of C Supp OM include petrositis, facial paralysis, and labyrinthitis. Intracranial complications include lateral sinus thrombophlebitis, meningitis, and intracranial abscesses. Sequelae include osseous changes of the ME with associated hearing loss, cholesteatoma, and tympanosclerosis.