Title: Malignant Otitis Externa: Case Series Retrospective Analysis

Abstract:

Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease of the external auditory canal. The study aimed at evaluating the demographic profile, coexisting disabilities, clinical presentations, and management of MOE. This is a retrospective study of patients with MOE who were treated at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of our institution. The case records of patients treated between 2006 and 2013 for MOE were reviewed from the Medical Records Department of the hospital. The details were tabulated in a master chart, and the data were analyzed. Fifteen patients with MOE were treated as inpatients at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of our hospital during the study period. Of these, 12 were males and three were females. Among the 15 patients, 14 were diabetic and one was non-diabetic.

Biography:

Nayellin has completed her master’s in surgery at the University of Sydney and currently is working as an Otolaryngology Registrar with a particular interest in Head and Neck, Pediatrics and Aboriginal Health. As part of her surgical experience, she had the privilege of working in Mexico City, New South Wales and Hobart, Australia.  It gives her great pleasure to provide professional and patient-centred care to the community of the Northern Territory, Australia.