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Is Surgery Mandatory To Treat Chelosteatoma?

Hi all, Recently my mom had a vertigo problems and when I consult with the Ent I came to know that it is chelosteatoma. Doc said it should be operated to clear the issues. I m confused literally is it definitely required. Because she is really worried. Can somebody help me in this? Sriram
Tue, 14 Mar 2017
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for your question.

The definitive treatment for cholesteatoma is surgery. There is no other viable treatment. Treatment with medicines is not a viable option as the cholesteatoma keeps expanding despite medicines.

The only reason doctors may avoid surgery for cholesteatoma is if the patient has a medical condition which would make anesthesia and surgery dangerous.

Please, go with your doctor's advice on surgery for your mum as that's what would give lasting relief.

I hope i have answered your question.

Warm regards.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Greg Okhifun's  Response
Surgery is the definitive treatment for cholesteatoma. There are no other viable options. Treatment with medicines doesn't stop the spread or expansion of the disease.

Please, go with your doctor's counsel to go ahead with the surgery. This gives lasting relief of symptoms.

I hope i have answered your question.

Best wishes.
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Is Surgery Mandatory To Treat Chelosteatoma?

Hi, thanks for your question. The definitive treatment for cholesteatoma is surgery. There is no other viable treatment. Treatment with medicines is not a viable option as the cholesteatoma keeps expanding despite medicines. The only reason doctors may avoid surgery for cholesteatoma is if the patient has a medical condition which would make anesthesia and surgery dangerous. Please, go with your doctor s advice on surgery for your mum as that s what would give lasting relief. I hope i have answered your question. Warm regards.