A Comparative Study between Preoperative Computed Tomography and Intraoperative Ossicular Chain Status in Patients of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media at RIMS, Ranchi.

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a persistent middle ear infection often leading to conductive hearing loss due to ossicular chain damage. Accurate preoperative assessment using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is crucial for surgical planning. This study compares preoperative HRCT findings with intraoperative ossicular chain status in CSOM patients.