As with all surgeries, there are some possible negative effects and complications during ear surgery. Ear anatomy is one of the most difficult and longest structures to learn. The reason for this is that many vital structures are located together in a small area. The main ones of these structures are: hearing organ, balance organ, facial nerve, main artery leading to the brain and main vein. All of these structures are located within the ear bone. For this reason, ear bone anatomy has a very complex structure. Learning this structure in 3D takes time. And when disease is involved, the normal anatomical course of these structures may change. Therefore, there is a possibility that all these structures may be damaged during ear surgery.
Generally, the most common complication during ear surgery is hearing loss in the operated ear. The second most common complication is the risk of facial paralysis. As the surgeon's experience increases, the risk of complications decreases. On the other hand, the risk rate varies depending on the cause of the disease in the ear. For example, while these risks are almost non-existent in closing a simple eardrum hole, the risk may increase in a common cholesteatoma disease.
However, not having surgery just because these risks exist is not a solution. Because the disease in the ear will damage these vital structures after a while, and the possibility of hearing loss, facial paralysis, and even meningitis or brain abscess will increase.
Since no incision is made on the skin during endoscopic ear surgery, skin infection in the postoperative period will increase. The risks of minor complications such as blood accumulation under the skin are also eliminated.
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