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3.5 year old son who got over an ear infection now has a perforated ear drum involving 60%. what is the likelihood of healing on its own? get patch?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See ENT: With 60% involvement, it is unlikely to heal up by itself. I would urge you to contact your ENT to see what he/she thinks.

Answered 2/5/2016

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