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.
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
Dr. Gadre is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in otolaryngology subspecializing in neurotology. He attended University of Bombay Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at University of California Davis Medical Center, and his fellowship in otology/neurotology at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Gadre is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in neurotology and otolaryngology. He speaks English, Hindi and Marathi. Dr. Gadre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. His top areas of expertise are Petrositis, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Myringotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
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.
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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