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A member asked:
I had mastoid surgery as a child, could that explain why i'm deaf on that side?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Yes, but your hearing loss could be either conductive or neurosensory. If neurosensory, can't be fixed surgically and hearing aid is your only option (and only if you have some hearing left). If it's conductive hearing loss, this can potentially be improved with surgery (tympanoplasty/ossiculoplasty). It's worth getting an audiogram and seeing an otologist to find out what your options are.
Answered 4/15/2016
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Yes: Depends on what was done. There are different types of mastoid surgery and different techniques. It also depends on the severity of the disease process at the time of surgery. Hearing loss can occur with extensive middle ear and mastoid surgery as well as multiple ear surgery.
Answered 11/6/2013
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Yes : Consultation with an ENT can answer your question completely with a good examination and an audiogram.
Answered 6/10/2014
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