My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Children's health

Anyone's dc had a myringoplasty ? (perforated eardrum repair)

5 replies

liveforhols · 19/09/2013 16:47

my 9 year old is having his perforated ear drum repaired surgically next week. Has anyone s child had this done? Was it successful?

OP posts:
Report
Eve · 19/09/2013 16:48

Yes and yes.

Not had an ear infection since the op

Report
liveforhols · 19/09/2013 17:20

That's good news. How old is your child?

OP posts:
Report
NK346f2849X127d8bca260 · 20/09/2013 09:29

My son now 30 had this done at age 12, a complete success and has had no problems since.

Report
MistyB · 20/09/2013 16:36

We are considering this but waiting for longer stretches between ear infections to reduce the risk of post op complications. Lurking to hear soi time stories.

Report
Eve · 21/09/2013 23:26

He's 11 now, had op 18 months ago.

Was very straightforward op, we did go private so nice hospital & consultant, had no issues afterwards with dressings etc, scar is barely noticeable now. DS liked the not being able to wash his hair for weeks... It did smell ambit.

Wasn't able to fly for 6 months afterwards which did restrict us a little as both sets of grandparents are a flight away.

Given the pain & trouble of frequent ear infections... I would go for the op every time.

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.