Retrospective Analysis of Patients with Complicated CSOM at Tertiary Care Centre: A Study of 79 Patients

Abstract

Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media is still a problem of concern in many developing countries. Despite all better anti-biotic therapy, complications of CSOM are still prevalent. The complications of CSOM are still potentially life-threatening and cause severe morbidity. Purpose: Aim of this study was the complications in patients of CSOM presenting at tertiary care center and also to study the epidemiological profile of the patients presenting with complications. Materials: An observational study was conducted from June 2015 to July 2021 at Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College. A detailed history of the patient was taken and data analyzed. Results: A total of 79 patients were included in this study. About 63% of patients in the study presented with extracranial complications and 37% of patients presented with intracranial complication. The most affected age group was from 21-30 years.