Results of surgical treatment of patients with chronic purulent otitis media

Abstract

Chronic purulent otitis media (CPOM) is a general term for a group of diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the middle ear, a defect in the eardrum, purulent discharge from the ear during exacerbations and the development of hearing loss. This condition leads to a significant deterioration in the quality of life of patients, disability and disability due to the duration of exacerbations, decreased hearing acuity and a high frequency of intra- and extratemporal complications. The high social significance of CPOM is due not only to these factors, but also to the significant financial costs of providing the treatment process with equipment and supplies, training highly qualified personnel, as well as improving existing methods of surgical rehabilitation. In addition, the increase in the number of patients with chronic ear diseases places an additional burden on the health care system, which underscores the importance of developing new and more effective treatment methods.