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Suggest Treatment For Hearing Loss After Placing Grommets In Ears

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

Question: Recently had Grommets placed in my ears due to miss management of my hearing loss,seems no benefit so far, what is the serious operation my ENT said wold be another alternative?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could you please post the audiogram report

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

There are various surgical options available depending on the type of hearing loss and the age of the patient.

If the diagnosis is otosclerosis then stapedectomy (removal of the stapes and replacement with prostheses) would be performed. In case of severe sensorineural hearing loss cochlear implant can be tried.

If you can post me a copy of the audiogram report, I can help you in a better way.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (16 minutes later)

I don't have the audiology report other than that the hearing had not improved after the grommets were inserted , the fluid has gone and any infection gone as well.My hearing aid specialist said there was no improvement and one test was worse.

What is entailed in this procedure, and the costs and Hospital stay. Have a husband with Multiple Sclerossis.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Audiometry helps in deciding further management...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

I'm extremely sorry for asking the reports. Let me be very XXXXXXX with you, audiometry reports play a major role in deciding the future course of action. I don't want to misguide you and put you under psychological turmoil.

The cost varies according to the procedures performed. Stapedectomy is covered under insurance whereas a cochlear implant may not. For the former procedure you will have to stay in the hospital for a day and latter requires an admission for at least 3 days.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (19 hours later)

I sent my answer and question through yesterday How much is a stapedectomy, and that I only had the audiologists and specialist verbal report that my hearing had not improved after the grommets.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
In the U.S. it ranges between $5,500 and $12,000

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

Stapedectomy charges depends upon the hospital and the experience of the surgeon. In US, it ranges between $5,500 - $12,000. Whereas in Asian countries like XXXXXXX Thailand and Singapore, its much cheaper.

Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (12 hours later)

No question but thank you.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good luck and good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

I wish you good luck and good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj