Tag: ENT surgeon trivandrum
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Face Paralysed after Ear Infection
Facial nerve paralysis can be seen in patients who suffer from acute and chronic ear infections (otitis media). Sudden facial paralysis in chronic ear disease suggests damage caused by pressure on the nerve by cholesteatoma sac as in this case. When this happens prompt surgical exploration with evacuation of disease and nerve decompression usually results…
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Mastoid Operation-Cholesteatoma-Trivandrum India
Large or complicated cholesteatomas like this one always require surgical treatment to protect the patient from serious complications. Mastoidectomy surgery is performed under general anesthesia . The primary purpose of the surgery is to remove the cholesteatoma and infection and achieve an infection-free, dry ear. This is done in Jubilee Christian Mission Hospital Trivandrum Kerala…
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Is this Impacted Ear wax or Cholesteatoma?
Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced to protect the ear from damage and infections. It is produced in the ear canal and normally accumulates and then dries up and falls out of the canal. It rids the ear of dust or sand particles and repels water, which can cause infections.…
