What is mastoid surgery?

Surgery of mastoids, also known as mastidectomy, is an operation to remove infected or damaged parts of the mastoid bone, which is bones behind the ear. The mastoid bone has small spaces known as air cells inside it. Chronic middle ear infection can spread to mastoid bones, causing the bones to disintegrate. Surgery of mastoids can be performed for one of several reasons, such as removal of infected air cells, removal of a tumor, or to repair the damaged ear drum. The purpose of this type of surgery of mastoids is to completely remove infection and restore the ear to a healthy state. Mastoid surgery may also be necessary if a person develops cholesteatoma, a tissue weight that can develop inside the ear and can lead to hearing and/or destruction of the mastoid bone. The type of mastoid surgery will depend on the extent of the disease or damage whether to remove part or all mastoid bone.

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surgery of mastoids is performed after the patient is given a general anesthetic that brings him to sleep for the procedure. Behind the ear is cut to remove mastoid bone or infected parts of the bone. The wound is sewn, the drainage tube is inserted and the bandage is applied. The tube is usually removed by one or two after surgery. Mastoid surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis, or hospitalization could be required for observation purposes, depending on the state that caused the need for the procedure.

painkillers and antibiotics are usually prescribed, along with ear drops. Steroids can also be administered to prevent nausea and swelling of the face. Subsequent visits to the office of a medical expert will usually be necessary in weeks after surgery of mastoids to assess the patient's dipping and control of infection.