*Among children who could be assessed

The limitation of this study is the relatively small number of patients so p values were not calculated. Results show some cases of CHL, but also in the contralateral ear. There was no evidence for SNHL, in either group. Our results could be an overestimation of CHL since many of the patients were with suspicion of hearing loss.

This preliminary evidence for conserved hearing after AM can be important in reassuring worried parents.

No conflict of interest was present during the writing of this article.

Anne S, Schwartz S, Ishman SL, Cohen M, Hopkins B. Medical Versus Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Acute Mastoiditis: A Systematic Review.(Report). Laryngoscope 2019;129(3):754