MASTOIDECTOMY
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?
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In the operating room under general anesthesia
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Done as an outpatient procedure
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Pre-op labs may be required
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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?
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Take antibiotics and pain medications given by the doctor
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Keep all water out of the ear canals
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Call the doctor if you are severely dizzy or if your face does not move
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Go to the emergency room immediately if clots of blood occur
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Return for follow-up in 1 day