[Therapeutic implications derived from the pathogenesis of suppurated otitis media].

The author discusses the pathogenic mechanisms considered to occur in the course of suppurated otitis media. These mechanisms are explained on the basis of experimental research work and laboratory investigations, published in the medical literature. With reference to the pathogenic aspects described the author tries to justify certain therapeutical attitudes and to criticize others. The theoretical rationale is illustrated by cases in the author's own experience.