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A tiny hole in right ear drum

2018-03-08 15:30:56
Sir i have a tiny hole in left eardrum as tip of pin..as doctor said to me so i wanna know will it repair by without surgery.?
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If your hole persistent for very long then surgery is required. Sometimes chemical cautery of the perforation may help. If the perforation is present for very short time then it may heal spontaneously. Nowadays there are minimally invasive techniques of endoscopic tympanoplasty are available
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-03-09 00:01:24

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