Characteristics and prognosis of intractable otomastoiditis caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria
Nontuberculous mycobacterial otomastoiditis requires early recognition and comprehensive management. Combined surgical debridement and prolonged antibiotic therapy are often necessary, and all patients can achieve disease control. Hearing outcomes vary, but functional preservation is possible in appropriately managed cases.
Authors
- Chen‐Chi Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5047-2204)
- Bang‐Yan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4579-2529)
- Tien‐Chen Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6771-5025)
- Ting‐Hua Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7255-7065)
Institutions
- Fu Jen Catholic University (TW)
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104728
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00