Otogenic intracranial complications: A review of 7 cases

Abstract

Although otogenic intracranial complications are considered relatively rare, it is still a potentially lifethreateningdisease. We report our experiences on 7 patients with otogenic intracranial complications, whowere treated at the University of Tsukuba Hospital from 1988 to 2003. The patients were successfully treatedwith intravenous antibiotics and oto-and/or neuro-surgical interventions. It is important to reduce mortalityfrom otogenic intracranial complications by precise diagnosis and treatment in the early stages of the disease.