mastoid process removal side effects
The procedure may take up to three hours, depending on how severe the infection is. There are multiple types of mastoidectomy. The simplest form of the surgery involves the removal of mastoid cells only; no bone is removed, and the risk of hearing loss and other side effects is low. In a radical mastoidectomy, some of the mastoid bone must be removed from the inner ear.
Infection of this space can lead to infection of the mastoid bone, which can in turn lead to serious side effects. The most common of these is discharge from the ear. In more serious cases, ear and facial nerves can be damaged, leading to potential hearing loss, facial paralysis, and balance impairment.