Canalplasty Cost in India

The cost of Canalplasty in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Canalplasty widens a narrowed outer ear canal. It is most often done for exostoses (surfer's ear), bony growths caused by repeated cold-water exposure, and also for some canal narrowing after infection or injury. The cost depends on:

• Approach: through the ear canal or with a cut behind the ear.
• Instruments: drill or chisel (Stanford Health Care).
• Skin grafting: if needed to line the canal.
• One or both ears: ears are usually done in separate operations.

Stanford Health Care says surgery is considered when the canal is more than 80% blocked and infections or trapped debris continue despite medical care. Mild exostoses may be managed with regular cleaning and ear protection.

• General anaesthesia: and usually a day case.
• Keep the ear dry: for several weeks, as advised by your surgeon.
• Packing: removed at follow-up.
• Hearing: often improves once the canal is open.

Stanford Health Care recommends silicone earplugs or a neoprene hood for cold-water activities and routine ear-canal care to prevent further growth and infections.