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Other Comments:
This is a reasonable review of the topic but there are a few minor problems that need to be addressed.
Background: the introductory background paragraph needs to be referenced appropriately.
Aetiology: The commonest organism is pseudomonas aeruginosa. A more in depth review of developing antibiotic resistance would be more helpful than the mention of the odd exotic organism described in a case report.
Presentation: This section could be structured better. The "at risk" patients would fit better in the aeitology section. There should be a seperate section on Classification and Complications.
Investigations: Some of the startements made need to be appropriately refrenced.
Treatment: This section also needs to be more structured and repetition avoided.
Conclusions: The references can be removed.
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I am a consultant in otolaryngology-head & neck surgery and have managed a number of patients with this condition during my training.
- How to cite: Moorthy R .Malignant Otitis Externa: A Review of Aetiology, Presentation, Investigations and Current Management Strategies [Review of the article 'Malignant Otitis Externa: A Review of Aetiology, Presentation, Investigations and Current Management Strategies ' by Olaleye O].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00771
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Other Comments:
This is a comprehensive but concise review of the current evidence available on the subject.
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I am a trainee in Otorhinolaryngology and have regular exposure to and experience in management of patients with MOE.
- How to cite: Fu B .A very good review[Review of the article 'Malignant Otitis Externa: A Review of Aetiology, Presentation, Investigations and Current Management Strategies ' by Olaleye O].WebmedCentral 2011;2(4):WMCRW00655
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Other Comments:
Keep up the good work.
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I have had the privilege of managing a substantial number of patients with necrotising otitis externa and the challenges of management are as exemplified in this work. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment does give a good outcome.
The current management strategies are quite interesting however.
Thank you for bringing these issues to the fore.
- How to cite: Adoga A A.Malignant Otitis Externa: A Review of Aetiology, Presentation, Investigations and Current Management Strategies[Review of the article 'Malignant Otitis Externa: A Review of Aetiology, Presentation, Investigations and Current Management Strategies ' by Olaleye O].WebmedCentral 2011;2(3):WMCRW00617
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1. http://entscholar.wordpress.com/article/malignant-otitis-externa-a-review-of-current-literature/ 2. http://www.drtbalu.co.in/malig_otitis.html
I have actively and successfully managed lots of cases of malignant otitis externa. I am a Professor of otolaryngology.