Tympanomastoidectomy Treatment in Turkey – Best Hospitals & Doctors

Learn about Tympanomastoidectomy Treatment in Turkey — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Tympanomastoidectomy and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

Partner Hospitals

0 partner in Turkey for this surgery

Specialist Doctors

12 Surgeons linked to this surgery

Treatment Cost

USD 6,556 – USD 20,489

About Tympanomastoidectomy

A tympanomastoidectomy is a specialized surgical procedure performed by an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon to treat chronic ear infections and related complications. The surgery involves two main parts: a tympanoplasty to repair the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and a mastoidectomy to remove infected air cells within the mastoid bone located behind the ear. This combined approach is crucial for eradicating persistent infection (chronic otitis media), cholesteatoma (an abnormal skin growth), and preventing serious complications like hearing loss, facial nerve damage, or the spread of infection to the brain. The goal is to create a safe, dry ear, restore hearing when possible, and improve the patient's overall ear health and quality of life.

Key Highlights

Effectively eradicates chronic ear infections and cholesteatoma.Aims to create a safe, dry, and healthy ear.Can help restore or preserve hearing function.Prevents serious complications like meningitis or facial paralysis.Often performed as a single, definitive surgical procedure.

Who is this surgery for?

Chronic suppurative otitis media (persistent ear drainage) unresponsive to medication.
Cholesteatoma (a destructive skin cyst in the middle ear).
Mastoiditis (infection of the mastoid bone).
Complications from chronic ear disease, such as erosion of ear bones (ossicles).
Recurrent ear infections with associated hearing loss.
Preparation for a future hearing restoration surgery (like ossiculoplasty).

How to prepare

Complete a thorough ENT evaluation, including hearing tests (audiogram) and CT scan of the temporal bone.
Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners.
Undergo pre-operative medical clearance, which may include blood tests and an ECG.
Treat any active ear infection with antibiotic ear drops as prescribed prior to surgery.
Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight before surgery).
Arrange for transportation and post-operative care assistance for the first few days.

Risks & possible complications

Altered taste or dry mouth due to temporary effect on the chorda tympani nerve.
Hearing loss, which may be temporary or permanent.
Tinnitus (ringing in the ear).
Dizziness or vertigo, usually temporary.
Facial nerve weakness or paralysis (rare).
Infection, bleeding, or hematoma at the surgical site.
Recurrence of disease or need for revision surgery.
Rare risks include cerebrospinal fluid leak or meningitis.

Recovery & hospital stay

Hospital stay is typically required for 1-2 days for monitoring.
A head bandage is worn for 24-48 hours; the ear will be packed with dissolvable material.
Expect some pain, swelling, and drainage from the ear, managed with prescribed medications.
Keep the ear completely dry; avoid swimming and use a shower cap.
Avoid blowing your nose forcefully, heavy lifting, and strenuous activity for several weeks.
Follow-up appointments are crucial for removal of any non-dissolvable packing and to monitor healing.
Full recovery and final hearing assessment may take 6-12 weeks.

Typical hospital stay: 1-2 days
Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks for initial recovery; up to 12 weeks for full assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering tympanomastoidectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

＋ − Which hospitals are best for tympanomastoidectomy in Turkey?

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＋ − How do I choose the right doctor for tympanomastoidectomy?

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＋ − What factors affect the cost of tympanomastoidectomy?

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Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tympanomastoidectomy compare across other countries where we have data.

Country	Estimated cost range	Typical stay	Recovery time	View details
India	USD 881 – USD 2,753	1-2 days	~ 4-6 weeks for initial recovery; up to 12 weeks for full assessment	Know More
Turkey	USD 6,556 – USD 20,489	1-2 days	~ 4-6 weeks for initial recovery; up to 12 weeks for full assessment	Know More

PATIENT REVIEW

Aadya Jones, a 28-year-old elementary school...

Aadya Jones, a 28-year-old elementary school music teacher, had a history of recurrent ear infections since childhood. Over the past two years, she developed constant, foul-smelling drainage from her right ear, accompanied by a 60% hearing loss and persistent, deep-seated pain behind her ear. The infections made it difficult to conduct choir practice and were starting to affect her confidence. A CT scan revealed a cholesteatoma, a destructive skin cyst, eroding the bones in her middle ear and mastoid. Her ENT surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a tympanomastoidectomy to remove the disease and prevent serious complications like meningitis or facial paralysis. Aadya was terrified of surgery near her brain and of potentially losing more hearing. The procedure went smoothly, though the recovery involved weekly clinic visits for packing removal and ear cleaning. Six months later, her ear is dry and pain-free. While she has a permanent conductive hearing loss, it is stable, and she uses a hearing aid successfully. Emotionally, she moved from fear and frustration to immense relief. She no longer lives with constant pain and embarrassment, and she's back to teaching music with renewed passion, having grieved the hearing loss but adapted triumphantly.