Re: Packing in the ear came out in the night? What to do?

[Guest guest]

Donna,

I can't speak for being a parent with a child, but I've been through the

operation myself a few times. There is usually an outer plug that may

fall apart or come out on its own or indeed might be pulled out by a

younger patient. In addition, there is usually some kind of a deep plug

that is either gel (which will dissolve on its own) or a formed piece of

gauze that the doctor will gently tug out. At least I think this is so,

I'm not as certain for the tinier patient.

Just to make sure, you should call. I doubt anyone would mind a brief

phone conversation. It's best to be safer for your son and healthier for

you to stop worrying. All the best,

Matt

Donna Harper wrote:

>

> My two year old son, is one week post op (typanomastoidectomy), the

> packing which we were told to leave in the ear canal until our visit

> with the doctor on August 17th came out in the night (either fell out

> or he messed with it during the night). He has dried blood on the

> outside of his ear.

>

> Not sure if this is common or if I should be concerned. It's the

> weekend, and I could call the doctor on call, but thought I would post

> here first. Would love to hear from some of you parents who have been

> there!

>

> Thanks so much,

>

> Donna

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Donna, don't worry about it. It's only come out because some of the swelling

has gone down. There may still be some more .packing, but essentially just keep

it dry and keep the appointment in a couple of weeks

On Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:44 BST Donna Harper wrote:

>My two year old son, is one week post op (typanomastoidectomy), the packing

which we were told to leave in the ear canal until our visit with the doctor on

August 17th came out in the night (either fell out or he messed with it during

the night). He has dried blood on the outside of his ear.

>

>Not sure if this is common or if I should be concerned. It's the weekend, and

I could call the doctor on call, but thought I would post here first. Would

love to hear from some of you parents who have been there!

>

>Thanks so much,

>

>Donna

>