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Alternative method of application of topical preparations in otitis externa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. J. Dekker*
Affiliation:
York
*
P. J. Dekker, Dept. of ENT Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds

Abstract

Management of otitis externa and the discharging mastoid cavity accounts for a significant proportion of the ENT out-patient workload. A simple technique of topical application of dermatological preparations is described which is easy and effective.

Type
Short Communication
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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