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  • male
  • 35 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I was just diagnosed with cholesteatoma in my left ear and currently using ciplox ear drops for pus discharge. Wondering if surgery can be delayed for a while what are the risks if I put it off? How long is it safe to wait before getting the procedure done?

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for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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