Persistent Issues After Tympanoplasty: Is Revision Needed?
8 months ago
I had tympanoplasty done two years ago, but I still get occasional ear discharge and reduced hearing. Is this normal or could it mean the surgery failed? Can tympanoplasty be repeated if it doesn’t succeed the first time?
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Occasional discharge after surgery is not normal and may suggest that the graft did not take fully or that infection has returned. Reduced hearing could also mean there is a problem with the middle ear bones. Tympanoplasty can be repeated if it was not successful the first time. An ENT doctor will usually do a fresh evaluation and hearing test before deciding on the best next step.
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