Stapedectomy in Older Adults: Is It Safe and Recoverable?Stapedectomy
4 months ago
My mother has otosclerosis and has been losing her hearing gradually. Her ENT recommended stapedectomy, but she is scared because she has high blood pressure and mild diabetes. How risky is this surgery for older adults with such health conditions, and do they generally recover well?
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Stapedectomy can be safely performed in older adults with controlled medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Surgeons take extra precautions, including pre-operative evaluation, careful anesthesia management, and monitoring during recovery. Healing might be slightly slower than in younger patients, but most older adults recover well without major complications.
Managing blood pressure and blood sugar before and after surgery helps reduce risks. With experienced surgeons and proper post-operative care, older patients often achieve significant hearing improvement safely.
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