UK consensus definitions for necrotising otitis externa: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To establish consensus definitions for necrotising otitis externa (NOE) to facilitate the diagnosis and exclusion of NOE in clinical practice and expedite future high-quality study of this neglected condition.

Design

The work comprised of a systematic review of the literature, five iterative rounds of consultation via a Delphi process and open discussion within the collaborative. An expert panel analysed the results to produce the final outputs which were shared with and endorsed by national specialty bodies.

Setting

Secondary care in the UK.

Participants

UK clinical specialists practising in infection, ear nose and throat (ENT) surgery or radiology.

Main outcome measures

Definitions and statements meeting the following criteria were accepted:

SUBMITTER: Hodgson SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9945308 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature