Abstract
Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is an aggressive infection of the external auditory canal that primarily affects diabetic patients. Some literature supports the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a treatment modality for MOE. A case series was conducted of all patients diagnosed with MOE and treated with HBOT at the Said Bin Sultan Naval Base Polyclinic in Oman between January 2014 and December 2019. A total of 20 patients were included in the study. All participants presented with persistent ear discharge, 95.0% with otalgia, and 75.0% with granulation in the external auditory canal. Moreover, 100% showed abnormally high levels of inflammatory markers and abnormal computed tomography findings. The patients underwent an average of 29.0±8.9 HBOT sessions. Overall, 19 (95.0%) patients were considered cured by the end of the treatment. The use of HBOT in the management of MOE appears promising and may cure MOE.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e512 |
Pages (from-to) | e512 |
Journal | Oman Medical Journal |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 31 2023 |
Keywords
- Diabetes Complications
- Ear Canal
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation
- Oman
- Otitis Externa
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine