Hole in eardrum

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Hole in eardrum

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Does eardrum hole has to be operated by tympanoplasty? Or will the eardrum heal on its own? There are two holes in the eardrum and presence of otitis media is detected.

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

You will need a Mastoidotympanoplasty. It is rare to see spontaneous healing of the perforated Eardrum in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media. Simultaneously you will need to get your nose and throat treated too to heal and restore the patency of your Eustachian tubes.

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