Acute coalescent mastoiditis in a 16-month-old child due to Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

Rationale:Acute otitis media is a common disease in early childhood,and is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae(S.pneumoniae).Acute mastoiditis is a complication of acute otitis media and can involve not only the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear but can also spread to the periosteum by destroying the mastoid bone(acute coalescent mastoiditis).In addition,the infection can extend through the surrounding bones or the emissary veins beyond the mastoid’s air cells,leading to subperiosteal abscesses.Patient’s Concern:A 16-month-old female patient was hospitalized due to the purulent discharge of the left ear and the symptoms of right mastoiditis(swelling and redness of the skin).Diagnosis:Bilateral acute coalescent mastoiditis caused by S.pneumoniae infection.The computer tomography revealed bilateral bone destruction of the mastoid and abscesses found behind the auricle on both sides.Interventions:The patient underwent intravenous antibiotic therapy and surgical treatment.Outcomes:The patient was discharged 14 days after hospitalization with an improved condition.Lessons:Improperly treated acute coalescent mastoiditis can lead to extracranial and intracranial complications,sometimes serious and even life-threatening.Complications are prevalent in children under 2 years,in whom the disease progresses more rapidly and severely.The vaccination with a 13-valent vaccine may not result in sufficient immunity against S.pneumoniae,a predominant pathogen in children affected by acute coalescent mastoiditis.

Effects of Drilling in Mastoid Cavity over Hearing in the Contralateral Ear

In advanced otological surgeries, powered instruments form an indispensable part. The risk of deterioration to hearing in the operated ear is a commonly discussed issue, however, there remains a possibility of affecting the hearing in the contralateral ear due to transcranial vibration. So in this study we aimed to assess the possibility of the non-operated ear being affected by the noise generated during ear surgeries and whether it is temporary or permanent in nature. Methodology: This study included 63 patients diagnosed with unilateral disease who underwent mastoid surgery. Preoperatively all the patients were subjected to Pure tone audiometry (PTA), Transient evoked otoacoustic emission (TEOAE) and Distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE). Patients were operated using both cutting and diamond burrs of ranging from sizes 1 - 6 mm. Total drilling time was recorded. Results: Post-operative hearing evaluation was done at 1 week, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. The sound emitted by various burrs was recorded by Sound Level Meter. Out of the total 58 patients that followed up, 46 showed change in at least one of the hearing parameters. Patients showing changes had a higher drilling time as compared to those with no changes. Of these, the changes associated with the total drilling time and with cutting burr time were found to be significant. The hearing changes seen on PTA, TEOAE and DPOAE were transient in nature with only one patient having a persistent decreased high frequency threshold at the end of 12 weeks. It was also found that cutting burrs produce more sound as compared to diamond burrs and a larger size burr of a type produces more sound than a smaller one of its type. Conclusion: The drilling of mastoid bone during ear surgeries can transiently impair the hearing in the contralateral ear which is of great significance in patients with only one hearing ear.

Acute Mastoiditis Clinical Course and Management in Patients Presented to Khartoumar Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital during the Period from November 2017 to November 2019

Introduction: Acute mastoiditis is the most common complication of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and it’s the cause of serious morbidity. There is no standard universally agreed-upon management approach to acute mastoiditis. This study aims to view the clinical presentation and management approaches in Khartoum Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. Methodology: This is a prospective case series and a hospital-based study conducted at Khartoum Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital during the period from November 2017 to November 2019. A total of 61 patients were included in the study. Results: The median age at presentation is 5 years old, males are more affected than females with a ratio of 1.35:1, and the mean duration of symptoms prior to hospital admission was 9.6 days. The most common presenting symptoms were otalgia (83.3%), ear discharge (83.3%) and post-auricular swelling (83.3%), and the most common signs at admission were tenderness over the mastoid (95.1%), retroauricular swelling and protrusion of the auricle (82%), and redness over the mastoid (77%). The abnormal tympanic membrane was found in all patients with central perforation being the commonest finding (73.8%), and bulging tympanic membrane (21.3%). 34.4% of patients received oral antibiotics before admission and the mean duration of symptoms prior to admission increased significantly in those who received antibiotics 12.7 days in comparison to those who didn’t 8.3 days. Only 52.5% of patients had a past history of recurrent acute otitis media, and 8.2% had a past history of acute mastoiditis. All the patients with recurrent mastoiditis had a past history of recurrent acute otitis media. Computed Tomography (CT) scans were obtained for 50.8% and 83.9% of those scans showed coalescent mastoiditis. Further evidence of intracranial extension was found in 6.5% and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was obtained for them. Of the study group, 67.2% presented with subperiosteal abscess, 4.9% with facial nerve palsy and 3.3% with brain abscess. Thirteen patients with no complications were managed initially with injectable and topical antibiotics and were successful in only 6 of them (46%), abscess incisions and drainages were needed in 46 patients and were successful in 34 of them (73.9%). Eighteen patients (29.5%) needed mastoidectomy and all of them were managed successfully (100%). One patient (1.6%) was referred for intracranial abscess drainage in a specialized hospital, also one patient (1.6%) initially presented with intracranial abscess died on the second day of admission and 96.8% were discharged in good condition. The mean duration of hospital stay was 7.5 days. Conclusion: Patients present to the hospital after a prolonged period with a higher rate of complications, and the delayed presentation increased significantly in patients who received oral antibiotics prior to admission. Conservative medical treatment in non-complicated acute mastoiditis was ineffective in more than half of the patients and abscess incision and drainage and/or mastoidectomy are often necessary for the management.

Persistent Pseudomonas Infection Mastoiditis—Local Antibiotic Treatment Is Superior than Systemic

Mastoiditis is a common complication of acute otitis media. It is common in younger age compared to adulthood. Mastoiditis occurs when an otitis media infection spread directly to involve the bone of mastoid air cell causing osteitis. Cholesteatoma can contribute to the development of mastoiditis. This typically leads to breakdown of some of the fine bony trabeculae of mastoid cells producing a coalescent mastoiditis with an emphyema in mastoid antrum. Cholesteatoma can contribute to the development of mastoiditis. The common treatment for mastoiditis is intravenous antibiotic. Our cases show that local antibiotic treatment is superior compared to systemic antibiotic in treating multi-drug resistant chronic. Pseudomonas mastoiditis compared to intravenous antibiotic. However, if it presents together with cholesteatoma the main treatment is still early mastoidectomy.

Mastoid obliteration and reconstruction techniques:A review of the literature

Objective To review the published literature related to the different obliteration and reconstruction techniques in the management of the canal wall down mastoidectomy.Methods A PubMed(Medline)and LILACS databases as well as crossed references search was performed with the following Mesh terms:“cholesteatoma”,“cholesteatoma-middle ear”,“otitis media”,“otitis media,suppurative”,“mastoiditis”,“mastoidectomy”,“canal wall down mastoidectomy”,“radical mastoidectomy”,“mastoid obliteration”and crossed references.Inclusion criteria were adult patients subject to mastoid cavity obliteration and posterior canal wall reconstruction.The technique and materials used,anatomic and functional results,complications,recurrence rates,and changes in quality of life,were analyzed.A total of 94 articles were screened,38 were included for full-text detailed review.Results Twenty-one articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria.Techniques and materials used for canal wall reconstruction,tympanoplasty,and ossiculoplasty were varied and included autologous,biosynthetic,or both.Auditory results were reported in 16 studies and were inconsistent.Three studies reported improvement in the quality of life using the GBI scale.Follow-up time ranged from 1 to 83 months.Eleven articles used imaging studies to evaluate postoperative disease recurrence.The highest recurrence rate reported for cholesteatoma after obliteration was 19%.The most frequently reported complications were retraction pockets and transient otorrhea.Conclusion Plenty of techniques combining grafts and other materials have been used to overcome mastoidectomy cavity problems.So far,it is still not possible to standardize an ideal procedure.The available level of evidence for this topic is low and limited.

Does preoperative bacterial culture have bearing on healing of mastoid cavity:A prospective study

Objective： To study the bacteriological profile in a healing mastoid cavity. Methods： This study was a single centre prospective study. Culture swabs from granulations in the mastoid cavity were sent in 40 consecutive patients with squamosal chronic otitis media undergoing mastoidectomy. Cultures were processed for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Results： Preoperatively： specimens from 26 out of 40 （60.5%） had growth on culture, with 22 （55%） showing only one organism while 4 showing multiple organisms. The commonest organism isolated was pseudomonas aeruginosa （n=15）. At 1 month after mastoidctomy, 11 patients had sterile culture while 29 had growth, of which 26 had aerobic growth and 3 had anaerobic growth. Pseudomonas was seen in 22 patients and staphylococcus aureus in 2 patients. The mean Merchant score was 2. At 3 months： 29 patients （72.5%） had sterile culture from mastoid cavity while 11 patients （27.5%） had growth on culture. All positive cultures were aerobic, including pseudomonas （n=9） and proteus （n= 2）. The mean Merchant score was 1.03. Of the 40 patients, 16 （40%） had a different organism cultured postoperatively compared to preoperative swabs. Conclusion： Pseudomonas and proteus seem to be the most common organisms responsible for persistent otorrhea after mastoidectomy. Persistent sterile otorrhea was seen in 4 patients （10%） in this group at the end of 3 months. Sterile cultures of preoperative swab are more likely to remain sterile in the postoperative period.

Postoperative surgical site infection in cholesteatoma surgery with and without mastoid obliteration, what can we learn?

Introduction:This study aims to describe the occurrence of postoperative complications related to cholesteatoma surgery and to determine factors influencing the most common complication,i.e.postoperative surgical site infection(SSI)in cases with and without mastoid obliteration.Materials and methods:Retrospective analyses were performed on surgically treated cholesteatomas in our hospital between 2013 and 2019.Patient characteristics,peri-and postoperative management and complications were reviewed.The cases were divided into two groups based on whether mastoid obliteration was performed or not.Results:A total of 336 cholesteatoma operations were performed,of which 248 cases received mastoid obliteration.In total 21 complications were observed,of which SSI was the most common(15/21).No difference in occurrence of any postoperative complication was seen between the obliteration and noobliteration group(p=0.798),especially not in the number of SSI(p=0.520).Perioperative and/or postoperative prophylactic antibiotics were not associated to the development of an SSI in both groups.In the no-obliteration group a younger age(p=0.015),as well as primary surgery(p=0.022)increased the risk for SSI.In the obliteration group the use of bioactive glass(BAG)S53P4 was identified as independent predictor of SSI(p=0.008,OR 5.940).Discussion:SSI is the most common postoperative complication in cholesteatoma surgery.The causes of SSI are multifactorial,therefore further prospective research is needed to answer which factors can prevent the development of an SSI in cholesteatoma surgery.

A large basal cell adenoma extending to the ipsilateral skull base and mastoid in the right parotid gland: A case report

BACKGROUND Basal cell adenoma (BCA) is a rare benign tumour that has unique histological characteristics and primarily arises in the parotid glands. According to published reports, nearby tissue destruction by BCA seems impossible. CASE SUMMARY We presented a case of a 54-year-old woman with a mass in the deep lobe of the right parotid gland involving the ipsilateral skull base and mastoid. The patient exhibited gradual right facial swelling but no other obvious symptoms. Combined resection of the total right parotid gland and partial skull base excision were performed. The biopsy conducted before the surgery and sections cut from intraoperatively obtained tissues were not definitive for identifying the character of the neoplasm. A final diagnosis of tubular BCA without malignant elements was established based on postoperative pathology results and immunohistochemical analysis. The tumour did not recur during the 12-mo follow-up period. CONCLUSION A diagnosis of BCA can only be established based on a histopathological examination after an excisional biopsy, and tubular BCA should carefully be considered as a destructive type.

Osteoma of mastoid process obstructing external auditory canal: A case report

Objective: To discuss the surgical treatment of recurrent osteoma of the mastoid process of the temporal bone, that obstructed external auditory canal causing unilateral conductive hearing loss. Setting: The study was carried out in ENT Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo. Design: Retrospective review of a clinical case. Patient, Intervention and Result: We treated surgically with success a 14-year-old boy with osteoma of mastoid process, obstructing the external auditory canal of the left ear and causing conductive hearing loss. Axial and coronal computed tomography scans revealed an compact bone lesion that obstructed the canal. Complete removal of the lesion was achieved by a retroauricular approach. Conclusion: In order to achieve complete removal of the osteoma, drilling of the lesion must be performed not through the tumor, but around the osteoma, in the surrounding bone tissue.

Regeneration of Mastoid Air Cells <i>in Vivo</i>Using Autologous Cortical Bone

Purpose: This was a preliminary study to assess surgical construction and regeneration of mastoid air cells in the treatment of cholesteatoma. Methods: Two-stage tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy was performed in four cases of unilateral cholesteatoma with sclerotic mastoid. During the first-stage operation, small fragments of autologous cortical bone were inserted into the cavity after mastoidectomy to form a honeycomb-like structure. Reconstruction of the lateral wall of the mastoid cavity was performed using the mastoid cortical bony plate. Pre- and postoperative mastoid volume was evaluated by three-dimensional reconstruction based on high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT) images. Results: HR-CT images after the first-stage operation showed that mastoid volume had increased in all subjects. Macroscopic inspection during the second-stage operation revealed that the honeycomb-like structure made of bony fragments and covered by thin mucosa in the mastoid cavity was stable, with no evidence of effusion or granulation tissue. No retraction of the eardrum, middle ear effusion or recurrence of cholesteatoma was observed, and the hearing level on a pure-tone audiogram was improved in any subject 60 - 94 months after the second-stage operation. Conclusion: Surgical construction and regeneration of mastoid air cells using autologous cortical bone can be useful in treatment of cholesteatoma with arrested mastoid pneumatization.

Chordoma of petrosal mastoid region:A case report

BACKGROUND Chordoma is a rare low-grade malignant tumor originating from embryonic notochordal tissue mainly occurring in the axial bone,mostly in the sphenooccipital junction and sacrococcyx,which accounts for approximately 1%of all malignant bone tumors and 0.1%–0.2%of intracranial tumors.Chordoma in the petrous mastoid region is rare.CASE SUMMARY We describe a 36-year-old male patient with chordoma in the left petrous mastoid region.The main clinical manifestations were pain and discomfort,which lasted for 2 years.Magnetic resonance imaging showed a lobulated mass in the left petrous mastoid with an unclear boundary and obvious enhancement.The tumor was completely removed after surgical treatment,and a histological examination confirmed that the tumor was a chordoma.During 5 years of follow-up,no clinical or radiological evidence of recurrence or metastasis was found.CONCLUSION Chordoma in the petrosal mastoid region is rare but should be included in differential diagnosis of petrosal mastoid tumors.

Complicated Fusobacterium necrophorum mastoiditis–More than meets the eye

Otitis media is common in children and Fusobacterium species are an emerging causative pathogen.These species have virulence factors which increase the risk of complicated otitis media.We discuss a case of F.necrophorum infection resulting in significant intracranial disease to highlight the epidemiology of these infections,risk factors for complicated disease and signs and symptoms to guide diagnosis and investigation.

Morphometric Study of the Mastoid Process and its Role in Sex Differentiation:A Nigerian Computed Tomography Study

Background:The mastoid process can be utilized in forensic identification due to its resistance to alterations and population variations in its morphology.The study investigated the role of mastoid parameters in the determination of sex in a Nigerian population.Aims and Objectives:The aim of this study was to determine the gender differences in measurements of the mastoid process.Furthermore,the study aimed at assessing the percentage accuracy of using the mastoid variables in sex discrimination.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study used computed tomographic images of the brain,stored in the radiology unit of a referral hospital in Delta State,Nigeria.Permission was granted by the hospital’s Ethics Board.The measurements of the mastoid process were taken on images of 310 patients(170 males and 140 females)aged 20-80 years.Data were summarized using means and standard deviations.Gender,side,and age group comparisons were assessed using the independent t-test,paired t-test,and analysis of variance,respectively.The association between variables was probed using Pearson’s correlation test.The discriminant function analysis was used to determine the accuracy of correct sex allocation.The probability value was set at<0.05.Results:All the measurements were larger in males than in females(P<0.05).All except the conventional height,oblique sagittal diameter,and mediolateral inclination angle showed significant differences between age groups(P<0.05).The true height and oblique coronal diameter showed a significant positive correlation with age(0<r<0.05)(P<0.05).The lateral intermastoid distance was the best sex-discriminating variable(89.4%).Using all nine variables,the accuracy of sex prediction was 89.7%.Conclusion:The sexually dimorphic mastoid dimensions can collectively be used for sex determination with acceptable accuracies,in cases where only the fragmented parts of the temporal bone are available in Delta State,Nigeria.

Functional results of revision canal wall down mastoidectomy

In this retrospective study,we evaluated the preoperative and intraoperative findings and functional results of revision surgery after canal wall down mastoidectomy.We reviewed 34 patients(14 men,20 women;age,17–68 years)who underwent revision canal wall down mastoidectomy from March 2006 to March 2017 in the Department of Otology of the First Affiliated Hospital,Wenzhou Medical University,China.This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital,Wenzhou Medical University,China(approval No.2008-05-02A11)on May 2,2008.The possible reasons for previous surgical failures were confirmed by the operative findings and included a narrow auditory meatus orifice(100%),recurrent or residual cholesteatoma(82%),high facial ridge(94%),residual air cells(47%),and labyrinthine fistula(12%).The mean time until achievement of dry ear after surgery was 5.8±2.4 weeks.After a mean 6-month follow-up,the mean postoperative air–bone gap decreased from 33.8±4.8 to 17.1±5.1dB in 30 patients who underwent mastoidectomy with simultaneous tympanoplasty.However,no significant postoperative hearing change had occurred in the other 4 patients with eustachian tube occlusion.All patients were followed up for>24 months with a disease-free dry ear and stable hearing results.The main reasons for lack of dry ears after mastoidectomy were a narrow auditory meatus orifice,recurrent or residual cholesteatoma,high facial ridge,and residual air cells.Early dry ear and hearing promotion are obtainable in most patients using revision canal wall down mastoidectomy.

Endoscopic transcanal modified canal-wall-down mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma

Attic cholesteatoma with antral extension in tight sclerotic mastoid cavities is a common presentation that creates difficult decision-making intraoperatively.Drilling through a sclerotic and small mastoid cavity,keeping the canal wall intactis often difficult and increases the risk of serious injury.Consequently,a canal-wall-down mastoidectomy is often performed.The endoscopic transcanal modified canal-wall-down mastoidectomy approach al lows the benefits of an open cavity for cholesteatoma resection and the benefits of a closed cavity for better long-term care and a more normal ear canal and middle ear reconstruction.

A Toddler with Rhabdomyosarcoma Presenting as Acute Otitis Media with Mastoid Abscess

Rhabdomyosarcoma （RMS） is a malignant tumor which involves the striated muscle, and it is most common in the pediatric age group. Usually, children with RMS present with persistent ear discharge, aural polyp and hearing loss which are similar to the symptoms seen in chronic otitis media （COM）. This similarity with COM often delays the diagnosis. The histological diagnosis of RMS is always a challenge because there are many other conditions which exhibit similar characteristic features such as an aural polyp. We discussed an unusual case of RMS in a 1 5-month-old girl who presented with acute otitis media （AOM） and mastoid abscess. The biopsy of the aural polyp confirmed the diagnosis.

电针乳突四穴联合甲钴胺治疗特发性耳鸣的临床效果

目的探讨特发性耳鸣患者采用电针乳突四穴联合甲钴胺治疗的临床效果。方法选取2021年10月至2023年10月山东省慢性病医院收治的90例特发性耳鸣患者作为研究对象,采用随机数字表法将其分为对照组(45例)和研究组(45例)。对照组给予甲钴胺治疗,研究组给予电针乳突四穴联合甲钴胺治疗。比较两组临床疗效、中医证候积分、耳鸣程度及不良反应。结果研究组患者的治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组患者治疗后的中医证候积分低于本组治疗前,研究组患者治疗后的中医证候积分低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组患者治疗后的耳鸣评价量表(TEQ)评分、耳鸣残疾量表(THI)评分低于本组治疗前,研究组患者治疗后的TEQ评分、THI评分低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组患者的不良反应总发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论特发性耳鸣患者采用电针乳突四穴联合甲钴胺治疗的临床疗效较高,能够有效降低中医证候积分,减轻耳鸣程度,且不会增加不良反应。

适形骨片后壁重建技术在外耳道胆脂瘤术中应用探讨

目的 探讨自体乳突皮质骨制备适形骨片重建外耳道后壁治疗Ⅲ期外耳道胆脂瘤的手术效果。方法收集33例乳突气化良好的Ⅲ期外耳道胆脂瘤病例,行部分乳突切开+自体皮质骨外耳道后壁重建术,自体乳突皮质骨雕刻成适形骨片重建外耳道后壁,并以筋膜(骨膜)瓣覆盖完成外耳道成形。结果 33耳手术均顺利完成,共31耳一次手术实现干耳,随访无胆脂瘤复发、无重建外耳道后壁塌陷及狭窄闭锁;其中1例患者术后鼓膜穿孔,二次手术后鼓膜完整、愈合良好;1例患者术后重建的外耳道后壁出现窦道与乳突腔相通而导致间断耳漏,二次手术后干耳并恢复了外耳道的正常生理结构,共32耳干耳。另有1耳外耳道胆脂瘤复发,同时伴耳漏及耳道狭窄。结论部分乳突切开+自体皮质骨适形骨片外耳道后壁重建手术治疗Ⅲ期外耳道胆脂瘤,以筋膜(骨膜)瓣予以覆盖完成外耳道成形,可有效清除病变同时恢复接近正常外耳道的结构,可以进一步应用及深入研究。

Shin Ⅱ期、Ⅲ期外耳道胆脂瘤的个体化手术方式探讨

目的 探讨ShinⅡ期、Ⅲ期外耳道胆脂瘤(EACC)的手术方式选择及疗效。方法 回顾性分析2018年8月至2022年9月收治无锡市第二人民医院耳科病房的55例(56耳) ShinⅡ期、Ⅲ期外耳道胆脂瘤患者的临床资料。结果 根据胆脂瘤侵及的范围,Ⅱ期36耳均行耳内镜下EACC切除术,其中12耳同时行外耳道成形术,3耳同时行外耳道成形术+鼓室成形术;Ⅲ期18耳行耳内镜下EACC切除术+鼓室成形术+外耳道成形术,Ⅲ期2耳行乳突根治术+鼓室成形术+乳突缩窄术。术后3~10周干耳。所有患者术后随访5个月至2年,均未见胆脂瘤复发。结论 Ⅱ期EACC首选耳内镜下手术,术后恢复快、创伤小。Ⅲ期EACC的手术方式需根据术前高分辨率颞骨CT进行个性化选择。对于胆脂瘤广泛侵及乳突的Ⅲ期EACC宜采用显微镜下乳突改良根治术+鼓室成形术+乳突缩窄术,而乳突气房受累范围局限的Ⅲ期EACC,可采用耳内镜下外耳道胆脂瘤切除术+鼓室成形术+外耳道成形术,可达到良好的疗效。

Chronic otitis media and middle ear variants:Is there relation?

BACKGROUND Chronic otitis media(COM)is an inflammatory disease that lasts for a long time.It is common in developing countries.Hearing loss can result from COM.The relationship between variations in middle ear anatomy and COM was investigated in our study.AIM To compare the prevalence of middle ear anatomic variations between the cases with COM and healthy individuals.METHODS This retrospective study included 500 patients with COM and 500 healthy controls.The presence of those variants was determined:Koerner’s septum,facial canal dehiscence,high jugular bulb,jugular bulb dehiscence,jugular bulb diverticulum,sigmoid sinus anterior location and deep tympanic recesses.RESULTS A total of 1000 temporal bones were examined.The incidences of these variants were respectively(15.4%-18.6%),(38.6%-41.2%),(18.2%-4.6%),(2.6%-1.2%),(1.2%-0%),(8.6%-0%),(0%-0%).It was observed that only high jugular bulb(P<0.001)and anteriorly located sigmoid sinus frequencies(P=0.002)in the case group were statistically significantly higher than the control groups.CONCLUSION COM is a multifactorial disease and variants of middle ear have always been important in terms of potential risk for complication during surgery but rarely associated with COM as an etiology or as a consequence of the disease.We didn't find a positive correlation between COM and Koerner’s septum and facial canal defect.We ended up with a significant conclusion with the variants of dural venous sinuses-high jugular bulb,dehiscence of jugular bulb,diverticulum of jugular bulb and anteriorly located sigmoid sinus-that have been studied less and frequently associated with inner ear illnesses.