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  • 50 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My father-in-law was diagnosed with cholesteatoma, an inner ear infection, and the hospital recommended surgery. The estimated cost at Vikram ENT Hospital in Coimbatore is around 2.25 lakhs. Could you clarify if this is the standard cost for this type of surgery or if there are more affordable options?

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