Mastoiditis

Question 1

Infection of the bony air cells in the mastoid bones, located just behind the ear

It is rarely seen today because of the use of antibiotics to treat ear infection

Answer 1

Mastoiditis

Question 2

The mastoid bone fills with infected materials and its honeycomb-like structure may deteriorate

Answer 2

Mastoiditis

Question 3

Mastoiditis: Causes and Risk Factors

Answer 3

Usually a consequence of a middle ear infection (acute otitis media)

The infection may spread from the ear to the mastoid bone of the skull

The mastoid bone fills with infected materials and its honey-comb like structure may deteriorate

Question 4

Mastoiditis: Surgical Management

Answer 4

1. Mastoidectomy
2. Tympanoplasty

Question 5

Mastoiditis: Surgical Management

Eardrum repair
Mastoid air cells are removed

Answer 5

Tympanoplasty