Hey my wife has had surgery's as well on this issue and there is no way to fully get the hole infection. She is most likely going to have surgery's for the rest of her life for every 3 to 5 years they say maybe more. My Prayers go out to you that God will allow this to never return. I am a believer in the lord Jesus Christ from the Bible which is God breathed. I believe if you are willing he can heal you completely. I believe the same to be true for my wife. Well anyway God bless you and have a blessed day.
Hey my wife has had surgery's as well on this issue and there is no way to fully get the hole infection. She is most likely going to have surgery's for the rest of her life for every 3 to 5 years they say maybe more. My Prayers go out to you that God will allow this to never return. I am a believer in the lord Jesus Christ from the Bible which is God breathed. I believe if you are willing he can heal you completely. I believe the same to be true for my wife. Well anyway God bless you and have a blessed day.
Thank you. I had surgery 15 yrs ago for the same thing...they reconstructed my eardrum, ossicles, and removed some of the bone behind my right ear. They have not mentioned the damage this recent one has done. Thank you for reminding me to relax...this has not been easy for me to deal with for some reason...I have been having panic attacks (which seem to make everything worse) and they have not been successful in clearing up the infection. I have been on antibiotics for 2 months now. I was told surgery was dangerous with the infection so I am nervous because what if the infection won't clear up and it comes down to me having to have the surgery with the infection? I guess I just don't understand all the risks and why you can't have infections during surgery...if they remove the cholesteatoma isn't that removing the infection itself? Thanks again for answering my question. I will do my best to relax. Once I am able to see the surgeon I believe most of my fears will subside.
Hi,
Cholesteatoma is one of the condition of the ear, where the adjacent structures to it gets destructed as it expands. 12mm is enough to cause the damage. You have not mentioned whether they have reported regarding any bony erosions/ ossicle destruction. If those findings were not mentioned and you are visiting for regular aural toileting I think you can wait till you get your chance and there is no other option for you other than the surgery. Relax, everything will be fine once the surgery is done.
Regards
OHNS2010