Canalplasty/Meatoplasty (Microscopic/Endoscopic, Flap/Graft)

When external auditory canal stenosis leads to recurrent external otitis, a feeling of ear blockage, or conductive hearing loss, and conservative cleaning/ear drops are of limited effectiveness, a specialist evaluation can determine whether reconstructive surgery should be considered. The decision is based on the degree and extent of stenosis, the condition of the eardrum and middle ear, audiologic and temporal bone imaging results, overall health and anesthesia risks, and whether skin flaps/grafts and stents are suitable.