[The specific clinical features of otogenic intracranial complications: the current views]

[Giant temporal bone cholesteatoma]

Presented clinical observation of a patient with exacerbation of left-sided chronic purulent otitis media complicated by extradural brain abscess, temporal bone osteomyelitis. The patient underwent a sanitizing operation on the left temporal bone with plastic closure of the defect in the postoperative cavity with a muscular-fascial flap. Described the postoperative management of the patient and presented the results of treatment 2 months after surgery.

[Otogenic and rhinogenic intracranial complications: meningitis and brain abscess in adults]

The purpose of this study is to review etiology, diagnosis and management strategies of rhinogenic and otogenic meningitis and brain abscess in adults. Current diagnostic procedures, effective surgery and antibiotic treatment are discussed. The clinical case of diagnosis and successful treatment of the patient with rhinogenic meningitis and brain abscesses is presented.