[Analysis of the pathological process in chronic otitis media: surgical tactics].

The outcomes of 200 radical operations for otitis media purulenta (OMP) have been summarized for 11 years (1985-1995). The analysis of the cases enabled prognosis of OMP complications. It is concluded that in epitympanitis surgery should be made as early as possible, each case of chronic purulent epitympanitis is a threat not only for acoustic and vestibular function but also for the patient' life.