How do you manage radiation induced serous otitis media?
Do you ever hold treatment? Would you consider any of the following: decongestants, anti-inflammatories (e.g. steroid burst), antibiotics, or myringotomy?
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What is the cochlea dose limit at your institution?
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Radiation Oncology · Roswell Park Cancer Institute
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In my practice, we routinely limit the cochlea to 30 Gy. Usually, this is achievable in all but the most extensive nasopharyngeal patients.
In this context, we have approximately a 10% rate of symptomatic serous otitis media. These symptoms are usually mild and do not require therapy. However, in pat...
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