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Eardrum perforation

2018-04-14 03:44:28
Hello ENT Doctors good day i have eardrum perforation on my left ear due to scuba diving it is almost 9months but still not heal..As per my ENT doctor it almost 20% open..i have no ear infiction so it could be heal to long or up to yrs and more?
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Usually ear drum perforation which has not healed for 9 months is unlit heal spontaneously in the future. You should consider undergoing surgery known as tympanoplasty
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-04-14 04:14:57

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