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Can Dysfunction Eustachian Be Cured After Surgery?
I have been diagnosed with dysfunctional Eustachian (right ear). I also had sudden hearing loss in my left ear about four years ago. How effective is surgery for a dysfunctional Eustachian tube? Is deviation septum a common treatment for hard to treat cases? Or is surgery on the tube more successful?
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Hello,
Dysfunctional Eustachian tube is healed by surgery. It occurs when the tube connecting the throat & middle ear gets inflamed & plugged. After myringotomy healing should occur within 4 weeks. Sometimes surgery to remove tubes may become necessary, it may take a longer time (6-8 months) to heal. Complications post myringotomy at times occur like tympanic membrane perforation, otorrhea, tympanosclerosis. Sometimes conductive hearing loss may occur.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Dysfunctional Eustachian tube is healed by surgery. It occurs when the tube connecting the throat & middle ear gets inflamed & plugged. After myringotomy healing should occur within 4 weeks. Sometimes surgery to remove tubes may become necessary, it may take a longer time (6-8 months) to heal. Complications post myringotomy at times occur like tympanic membrane perforation, otorrhea, tympanosclerosis. Sometimes conductive hearing loss may occur.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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