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A member asked:

Eardrum repair cannot be done, what are other options?

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Dr. Neil Giddings answered

Hearing aid: It is very unusual that a tympanic membrane cannot be repaired. If it absolutely cannot be fixed, a hearing aid may be of benefit.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/3/2014

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