Mastoiditis secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

For mastoiditis following of chronic or recurrent otitis media, preventing recurrence of the disease involves surgery, assuming the manifestation is not self-limited. Myringotomy with tympanostomy tube is the most common surgical preventative measure.

Secondary Prevention

• For chronic, recurrent cases of otitis media with suppuration or effusion, the most common preventative measure is surgery.
  • Myringotomy with tympanostomy tube is used to prevent recurrence of otitis media due to build up of suppurative discharge or effusive fluid buildup.