The medical treatment is done with antibiotics: ceftriaxone plus metronidazole (which covers anaerobic bacteria). Depending on the duration of the infection, the severity, and which complications have arisen, it may also be necessary to perform surgery. Due to critical structures that block surgical access, it is not possible to completely remove the petrous apex. The focus is therefore on providing adequate drainage of the affected air cells.
Gradenigo's syndrome
Plica syndrome
Wrinkly skin syndrome
Peeling skin syndrome
Swimmer's itch
Intertrigo
Lymphedema–distichiasis syndrome
Grocer's itch