Petrositis Overview
Learn About Petrositis
Petrositis most often refers to infection of the petrous portion of the temporal bone, the bone in the skull that surrounds the ear. This infection goes deep to the inner ear and can be a serious problem. It is sometimes associated with otitis media (a middle ear infection).
V Krasnozhen practices in Kazan, Russian Federation. Krasnozhen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. Their top areas of expertise are Petrositis, Otitis, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Myringotomy.
University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Alejandro Rivas-Campo is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rivas-Campo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rivas-Campo is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Jason Brant is an Otolaryngologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Brant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meniere Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Brant is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: September 10, 2023
Published By: Josef Shargorodsky, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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