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Mastoidectomy
Preparation & Expectations
What happens right after the procedure?
After the procedure, the person will be taken to the surgery recovery room. Mild discomfort may be felt, and this can be relieved with pain medicine. The person will begin to take fluids when no nausea is present and can usually go home within a few hours.