6-Year Old Son Having Cholesteatoma Surgery

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Dear Group,

Am I ever glad to have found this group! My son is having surgery

at UC in Sacramento on Thursday to remove a cholesteatoma that

was discovered about two months ago during a tube surgery. I am a

nervous Mom. has had chronic ear infections as a young child, has

had several ruptured eardrums, and continues to have abnormal pressure

in his ears (due to poor Eustachian tube function). This was really a

surprise though because he hasn't had pain or symptoms for 2-3 years.

He had the tubes put in recently because he had a retracted pocket,

which I learned can lead to a cholesteatoma (that problem has already

resolved). I love to hear from you with words or support or advice,

especially re: post-op for a young child. I'm planning on lots of

movies and rest afterwards.

Best to all of you, and thanks for this group!