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Tympanoplasty Discharge Instructions

Things to expect

What to do

  1. Remove dressing (including the cotton ball if it is present) in 24 hours.
    If drainage occurs, it is okay to use a cotton ball over ear canal with bandaid or use new gauze and an ear wrap.
  2. Keep the operated ear dry.
  3. Call Dr. York's clinic to make a post-operative appointment for three weeks after surgery.
  4. Call immediately if you experience loud ringing, severe dizziness, or facial weakness.
  5. Okay to shower after 48 hours. Place a cotton ball coated with Vaseline in ear when washing hair to keep ear dry.
  6. No strenuous physical activity until cleared by Dr. York.

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