divingsurfari
Registered
Hi, further to my burst ear drum (Bubbles coming from ear and injury) I'm currently considering the option of a tympanoplast.
The Dr. told me the position of the 'very small' hole is in the middle of the eardrum; a 'good' position for operational success likelihood. He seemed confident and said he was happy to operate. However, he stated there was a small possibility of losing my hearing and/or taste. Needless to say, this is an undesirable outcome and I'm taking my time deciding.
From my own feeling, the area of the trauma goes beyond the eardrum and along the eustachian tube although the occasional pain seems to be localised around the hole. I'm currently not experiencing any major pain or discomfort from the injury but I do occasionally have pain around the hole and the area feels weak.
I'd like to close the hole but is it worth the risk?
The Dr. told me the position of the 'very small' hole is in the middle of the eardrum; a 'good' position for operational success likelihood. He seemed confident and said he was happy to operate. However, he stated there was a small possibility of losing my hearing and/or taste. Needless to say, this is an undesirable outcome and I'm taking my time deciding.
From my own feeling, the area of the trauma goes beyond the eardrum and along the eustachian tube although the occasional pain seems to be localised around the hole. I'm currently not experiencing any major pain or discomfort from the injury but I do occasionally have pain around the hole and the area feels weak.
I'd like to close the hole but is it worth the risk?
