Bilateral Gradenigo syndrome--on the value of an integrated therapy concept including Hyperbaric Oxygenation and chronic destructive inflammation of the skull base]
[Gradenigo-Syndrom beidseits--Zum Stellenwert eines integrierten Therapiekonzepts unter Einschluss der hyperbaren Oxygenation bei chronisch-destruierenden Entzundungen der Schadelbasis.]
HNO 1992 Aug;40(8):318-21 (ISSN: 0017-6192)
Hehl K; Tisch M; Lampl L; Draf W; Stussak G; Frey G
Abteilung fur Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Bundeswehrkrankenhauses Ulm.
The case of a 30-year-old female with bilateral Gradenigo's syndrome is presented in order to detail commonly applied therapy. In particular, the importance of a comprehensive therapeutic approach is emphasized that includes such adjuvant therapeutic options as hyperbaric oxygenation and the administration of specific immunoglobulins. Indications, therapeutic benefits and limitations of treatment modalities are discussed in relationship to current concepts of therapy.
(Reprinted with Permission)