BACKGROUND Tympanostomy tube insertion is one of the most commonly performed pediatric procedures in the United States. In an effort to reduce the incidence of postoperative otorrhea, many surgeons have traditionally recommended strict avoidance of water exposure to the ears. A number of studies have questioned the efficacy of such recommendations. Here we examine the evidence regarding water p...

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (SATMJ) is a rare complication of acute otitis media (AOM) with only four reported cases in the English and Japanese literature. Based on the unusual nature of this clinical condition, we discuss the first documented case due to Achromobacter xylosoxidans and the utility of myringotomy with long-term intravenous antibiotics via a peripherally inse...