This study aimed to investigate the incidence of mastoid effusion on temporal bone magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with Bell’s palsy (BP) and Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), and evaluate the ...

Surgical implantation of a cochlear implant (CI) has become a standard treatment option in restoring hearing loss in patients of every age group, including new-born infants as young as 9–10 months old ...

A team of otolaryngologists and pathologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has confirmed that SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind the current COVID-19 pandemic, can colonize the middle ear and ...

Mastoiditis is a serious infection of the mastoid, the hard, prominent bone just behind and under the ear. It is rare and can be life threatening without treatment. Symptoms of mastoiditis include ...

A prospective observational study in which we reviewed the medical records of all children <14 years of age with acute mastoiditis hospitalized from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012 at the ...

A mastoidectomy is a type of surgery that removes an infection from the bone behind the ear, called the mastoid bone. The mastoid bone looks like a honeycomb, and the spaces are filled with air. Due ...

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. Without prompt treatment, mastoiditis can potentially lead to meningitis. Meningitis is a potentially life ...

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Q: Which doctor should I consult for mastoiditis? A: An ENT specialist, or otolaryngologist, can help in treatment and management of mastoiditis. A: Prognosis of mastoiditis is usually excellent in ...