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Hi doctors .... i have an question about the eardurms holes usually how many hours it takes the operation? and by the way my eardrums holes is big

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Size: and technique and surgeon skill determine duration and durability of repair. Need to be sure Eustachian tubes are clear or you will not maintain repair

Answered 6/19/2015

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A member asked:

Hi doctors .... i have an question about the eardurms holes usually how many hours it takes the operation? and by the way my eardrums holes is big

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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