Repeated episodes of meningoencephalitis after a stapedotomy. Report of one case
García, A.María.; Pérez, A.; Viada, J.; Cadaval, F.
Revista Medica de Chile 132(11): 1407-1411
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-9887 PMID: 15693205 Document Number: 583921
Bacterial meningitis of otological origin is caused by the pass of bacteria from a suppurated otitis to the central nervous system. Patients subjected to otological surgery have a higher risk of contracting it. We report a 30 years old female with a history of non progressive long lasting hear loss in the left ear, that suffered two episodes of bacterial meningitis after being subjected to a stapedotomy. Temporal CAT scan revealed a malformation of the inner ear. An exploratory tympanostomy showed a perilymphatic fistula that was repaired.