This activity describes findings of chronic middle ear disease along with medical and surgical therapeutic options and their indications.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

• Obtain a focused COM history and accurately describe findings on otomicroscopy
  
• Predict the extent of disease and hearing loss based on exam
  
• Describe indications for imaging studies
  
• Determine appropriate candidacy for mastoidectomy