Post-myringotomy oto-liquorrhea in children - A case study and literature review

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 Dec:115:153-155. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.06.013. Epub 2018 Jun 12.

Abstract

Myringotomy is a surgical incision of tympanic membrane used mainly as therapy for acute otitis media. It is a safe and simple procedure; however possible complications must be considered. In this article is described a case study of a 2-and-a-half-year-old girl with a massive oto-liquorrhea following myringotomy.

Keywords: Children; Complications; Myringotomy; Oto-liquorrhea; Tympanic membrane.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Ear Ventilation / adverse effects*
  • Middle Ear Ventilation / methods
  • Otitis Media with Effusion / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tympanic Membrane / surgery