Infections within the ear may lead to complications. A doctor can perform a surgery called mastoidectomy to treat cholesteatoma. In the Philippines, mastoidectomy prices start at around Php 135,000 to Php 216,000 in a private hospital.
Hospital Rates
- East Avenue Medical Center – Php 6,500
- Bicol Medical Center – Php 3,500
- Makati Medical Center – Php 175,000 to Php 189,000 (package)
Cheap Surgery
A cheap operation is usually available only in public hospitals. But if the doctor recommends tympanoplasty, then a package rate must be requested to reduce the cost.
We talked to a few patients before and they mentioned that it took them 3 days to recover under confinement. For sure, your HMO will cover this. Based on our research Philhealth can cover up to Php 23,000 for the surgery.
Related Diseases
Mastoidectomy is a major surgery. The patient will be under general anesthesia which may also increase the price rate.
The procedure may be offered by your doctor especially to treat these conditions:
- Cholesteatoma
- Ruptured eardrum (with tympanoplasty)
- Any other growth in the ear area due to infection
Afterwards, the ENT doctor may request you to have ear tests to see if you have any concerns with hearing.
References: ClevelandClinic
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