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Perforated eardrum natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
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Prognosis
Prognosis
The opening in the eardrum usually heals by itself within 2 months. Any hearing loss is most often short-term. Rarely, other problems may occur, such as:
- Long-term hearing loss
- Spread of infection to the bone behind the ear mastoiditis
- Long-term vertigo and dizziness
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]