Aetiology and management options for secondary referred otalgia: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
Munira AllyAhmad MoinieJoan LomasDaniele BorsettoGeorge MochloulisManohar L BancePaolo Boscolo RizzoAnanth VijendrenPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2022)
Referred otalgia is common and treatment should be aimed at the underlying pathology. Potential aetiologies are vast given the extensive sensory innervation of the ear. An understanding of this and a structured approach to patient assessment is important for optimal patient management.