Conclusion
A report of a case of atypical mastoiditis with Bezold’s abscess has been given. X-ray examination of the mastoid has been found to be very helpful. After exenteration of the diseased mastoid air cells and clearing the middle ear of the granulations a tympanomyoplasty has been performed which imparted significant improvement in hearing.
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Prasad, U., Agarwal, K.K. Successful tympanomyoplasty in a case of atypical mastoiditis with Bezold’s abscess!. Indian J Otolaryngol 17, 85–89 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048119
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