Management and Clinical Outcomes of 37 Patients with Necrotizing Otitis Externa: Retrospective Review of a Standardized 6-Week Treatment Pathway.

Background: Necrotizing otitis externa is an invasive infection, affecting older patients, with significant associated morbidity. Despite this, there are no randomized controlled trials that address management, and therefore, treatment approaches may vary considerably. We describe the management and outcomes of 37 patients managed using a multidisciplinary treatment pathway for necrotizing otitis externa over a 5-year period.