Publications by authors named "Katja Spierling"
Article Synopsis
- Acute mastoiditis (AM) is a serious infection mostly affecting children, but there are currently no consistent guidelines for its diagnosis and treatment, prompting this study to evaluate clinical signs and propose a classification and treatment plan.
- The researchers reviewed patient records from a 12-year period and established a four-stage classification system for AM, which ranges from mastoidal irritation to advanced AM with complications, along with tailored treatment recommendations for each stage.
- Analyzed data from 109 pediatric patients revealed key symptoms like ear protrusion and fever, with Streptococcus pyogenes being the most common pathogen; treatment varied from conservative care to surgical interventions, with a notable increase in cases during winter months.
