Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to extract the infected cells present within the mastoid bone. The mastoid bone is present behind the ear. The procedure is performed in case of mastoiditis, chronic suppurative otitis media, and cholesteatoma.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In a radical mastoidectomy, the posterior meatal wall, which is the back wall of the external ear canal, is removed. The rest of the canal remains intact.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The risk of facial nerve injury even in revision mastoid surgeries is less than 10 %.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I understand, your father had undergone two ear surgeries when he was in his 30s or so.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In a surgery called radical mastoidectomy, we remove both inner and middle ear and occlude the canal.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The hearing will not get worse after the operation. I request you to attach a few pictures for better understanding. I hope this has helped you. Thanks and regards.
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