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?

• 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