What is Cholesteatoma?
A cholesteatoma is a sac of infection behind the ear drum into the middle ear and mastoid. It results in a chronic, foul smelling ear discharge, can damage delicate structures of the ear and cause complications of the.
What is Mastoidectomy Operation?
Why Mastoid Operation is Required?
If mastoid infection or cholesteatoma is untreated it could destroy hearing-deafness, balance organs-dizziness and facial nerve which can cause paralysis of face. It can cause meningitis & brain infections. Removing cholesteatoma is for safety to prevent spread of further infection and improve hearing in the ear. A mastoidectomy may also be done to put a cochlear implant for profound hearing loss.
What happens after Mastoid Surgery?
Hospital stay for at least one night may be required. Stiches are removed after 7 days. In open cavity mastoidectomy cavity need regular care in ENT clinic. You can wash hair after one week just keep water away from operated ear.Swimming can be done after 4-6 weeks after the operation.
What are risks of Mastoid Operation?
Risks of operation are similar to those of leaving cholesteatoma in your ear but much rarer. There may be reduced hearing after the operation but this can be improved by second stage surgery at a later date. Rare risk of facial nerve Injury or loss of taste to one side of tongue, Tinnitus, vertigo
