What follow-up care is recommended for patients post-cholesteatoma surgery to monitor for recurrence?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 16 August 2025Updated: 16 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

After surgical treatment for cholesteatoma, prolonged ear, nose, and throat (ENT) follow-up may be necessary to monitor for any residual or recurrent disease . In some cases, repeat exploratory surgery might be arranged . The recommendations for follow-up are based on publications from the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (EAONO) and expert opinion in review articles .

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