| Autor: |
K. P. Basavaraju, S. K. Ranjani |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol 39, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2090-8539 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s43163-023-00466-4 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background As per WHO, the chronic inflammatory condition involving the middle ear and mastoid cavity, resulting in recurrent ear discharge, otherwise known as otorrhoea, through perforation of the eardrum or tympanic membrane, is known as chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). Recurrent middle ear infections are known to produce a myriad of intracranial and extracranial complications. CSOM is considered a biofilm disease, wherein biofilms are found to be the most prevalent microbial form, playing a crucial role in the chronicity of the infections and observed resistance to antibiotics. Thus disruption of the biofilm layer is necessary for the management of CSOM. This can be achieved by aural toileting and topical 2% acetic ear drops. Aim To study the efficacy of the combination of acetic acid and ciprofloxacin eardrops versus only ciprofloxacin ear drops in achieving dry ears in chronic suppurative otitis media. Materials and methods Sixty-three patients diagnosed with CSOM (mucosal type) were randomly divided into two groups: Group A — who received both 2% acetic acid and ciprofloxacin ear drops and Group B — who received only Ciprofloxacin ear drops; thrice daily. Additionally, both groups received systemic oral antibiotic being tab. ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 14 days. Weekly follow-up was done for 2 weeks and compared on the basis of otological symptom score. Results Both combination of acetic acid with ciprofloxacin and only ciprofloxacin ear drops significantly reduced the amount of ear discharge (P |
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