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When repairing a perforated ear drum when using graph how big is the inscion above the ear? will some of childs hair be shaved? ent on voca till surg
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Ear drum repair: Some repairs can be done in the canal. Others require a behind the ear incision. The behind the ear incisions heal really well. Very little of the hair will be shaved if need be. The graft will be taken from the tissue behind the ear. It will heal nicely. Good luck.
Answered 11/23/2013
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