WHY IS THE MASTOIDECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
Chronic ear infections with complications, such as
- Cholesteatoma
- Vertigo
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Abscess over mastoid bone
HOW IS THE MASTOIDECTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
- In the operating room under general anesthesia
- Done as an outpatient procedure
- Pre-op labs may be required
- Chest x-ray and EKG are required if the patient is over the age of 50 and heart or lung problems exist
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
- Pain lasting several days
- Delayed improvement in hearing
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE SURGERY?
- Take antibiotics and pain medications given by the doctor
- Keep all water out of the ear canals
- Call the doctor if you are severely dizzy or if your face does not move
- Go to the emergency room immediately if clots of blood occur
- Return for follow-up in 1 day
