What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a 75-year-old diabetic man with malignant otitis externa whose condition improved with hyperbaric oxygen therapy after antibiotics failed, and reviewed the literature on this treatment.
What They Found
Despite prolonged antibiotic therapy, the 75-year-old patient's malignant otitis externa and facial nerve paralysis did not improve. The addition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy led to the regression of clinical signs and resolution of the infection.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from France.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this study is its reliance on a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings to a broader patient population.