XXXX media: clinical aspects of 12 cases.

@entity1 @entity378 @entity75 @entity1907
The clinical features of @entity378 media (TOM) have changed. This study was performed to evaluate changing trends in the clinical manifestations of TOM. We reviewed a series of 12 cases of TOM (13 ears) recently treated at Osaka Prefectural Habikino Hospital. The results showed a mean age of 41 years and a male predominance of 1.4 to 1. Central or total perforations of the tympanic membrane were observed in most cases, but none of the @entity1 had multiple perforations. Nine @entity1 (75%) had @entity1907 . Normal lung status or @entity1907 was significantly more frequent in the older age group. Diagnosis of primary TOM required more time than that of secondary TOM. Most cases of primary TOM had high infectiousness of the @entity75 . We summarize the clinical features of @entity1 who should be evaluated for TOM.
