What is Mastoidectomy?
Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove diseased mastoid air cells – a part of the bone behind the ear. The mastoid is the part of the skull located behind your ears, filled with air cells made out of bone that looks like a honeycomb. It is tiny and porous and filled with air. The diseased cells are often the result of an ear infection that has spread into the skull.
Types of Mastoidectomy:
Mastoidectomy procedure can be of a variety of types, including:
Simple Mastoidectomy
Radical Mastoidectomy
Modified Radical Mastoidectomy
From a radical and modified radical mastoidectomy, you can expect some hearing loss.
What are the uses of Mastoidectomy?
Surgery is an option if antibiotics fail; usually, antibiotics treat infections.
The complication of chronic otitis media, referred to as an ongoing ear infection, can be treated with Mastoidectomy.
Dr. Neetu Modgil performs this surgery to put in a cochlear implant.
Mastoidectomy can also remove abnormal growths at the base of your skull.
What is the Procedure for Mastoidectomy?
Using general anaesthesia, our doctor will perform a mastoidectomy. For a mastoidectomy, our surgeon will usually:
Get access to your mastoid bone through a cut that is made behind your ear.
Use a small drill and a microscope to open your mastoid bone.
Usage of suction irrigation to keep the surgical area free of bone dust
Drill out Infected cells.
Close the operative site.
Facial nerve monitoring may also be used during the surgery, limiting the injury to the facial nerve.
What can you expect after a mastoidectomy?
You might experience some discomfort, numbness, and headache after your surgery. Our doctor may prescribe you:
Pain medications and antibiotics to treat any infection. Our doctor schedules you for a return for a wound check.
Follow our doctor’s specific instructions on when you can swim or bathe. You should avoid all strenuous activities for at least two to four weeks.
Mastoidectomy Surgery Cost in Hyderabad
The cost of mastoidectomy in Hyderabad depends on several factors, including the age of the patient, their medical condition, associated infection, any other comorbid conditions, the type of the hospital, facilities available and availed by the patient, laboratory tests involved, post-surgical care provided, admission fee, surgeon’s fee, and the type of room opted. In addition, there are other hidden expenses as well – such as medicines, food, and so on. In general, the minimum cost of mastoidectomy in Hyderabad starts from Rs. 35,000, and the average mastoidectomy surgery cost in Hyderabad is around Rs. 70,000. The maximum amount or charges for mastoidectomy in Hyderabad can go up to Rs. 95,000 to 1.2 lakhs.
Dr. Neetu Modgil has vast experience in Mastoidectomy as she has successfully treated hundreds of patients. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of ear problems. You can book an appointment right away to contact Dr. Neetu Modgil.