Stenosis
Ear canal stenosis is a condition where the ear canal becomes extremely narrow. It can be hereditary or caused by repeated ear infections (Otitis Externa), leading to scarring in the ear canal. In more severe cases, stenosis can cause hearing loss due to the narrowing of the ear canal, preventing sound waves from reaching the eardrum.
Symptoms
- Loss of hearing in one or both ears.
- Repeated ear infections (Otitis Externa).
Treatment
Surgery is the most successful treatment for ear canal stenosis. The procedure, called canaloplasty, involves widening the ear canal to improve hearing and facilitate drainage.
FAQs
Ear stenosis can be caused by hereditary factors (born with stenosis), repeated ear infections that cause scarring, or ear canal exostoses (benign bony growths), often referred to as surfer’s ear.
The treatment for ear stenosis is a procedure called canaloplasty. It requires general anesthesia, where the ear canal is widened, and any bony growths are removed. This allows sound waves to reach the eardrum and improves drainage, reducing the risk of recurrent ear infections.
