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Lateral sinus thrombosis following myringoplasty: a rare complication

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 October 2012

G Sim  and
F Lannigan
G Sim*
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
F Lannigan
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
*
Address for correspondence: Dr George Sim, G401/2 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia6000 Fax: +61 8 93408693 E-mail: gkcsim@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

We report lateral sinus thrombosis occurring as a rare complication following a routine and uneventful otological procedure.

Case report:

Lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare but known complication of otitis media. It has not been documented as a complication of routine otological surgery. We present a case of this rare complication following a myringoplasty. We also discuss the presentation, investigation and treatment of lateral sinus thrombosis. It is essential to be able to recognise and treat this rare complication early, due to its high mortality rate.

Conclusion:

Lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. It is therefore essential for clinicians to be able to recognise and treat this condition early.

Keywords

Lateral Sinus ThrombosisMyringoplasty

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Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Supplement S1 , January 2013 , pp. S39 - S41
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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