Epidemiology of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: Systematic Review To Estimate Global Prevalence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a disorder characterised by a perforation of the tympanic membrane leading to ear discharge and hearing loss, a disability causing marginalisation in employment, education, social stigma, and reduced wellbeing and quality of life. Previous studies on the global epidemiology of this condition, despite methodological limitations, have estimated global prevalence at 200 million.

Methods

Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, published literature was systematically reviewed across Ovid and Embase databases, with original community-based studies on CSOM published from 2004 to March 19th, 2025 extracted for final consideration on quality and relevance. Studies focusing on hospital populations were excluded as they seem more likely to r

SUBMITTER: Onifade A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11968643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature