Tympanic Neurectomy Cost in India

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

A tympanic neurectomy cuts small nerves in the middle ear that stimulate the parotid gland. It is mainly used to reduce drooling. The cost depends on:

• One or both ears
• Combined procedures: such as salivary duct surgery.
• Anaesthesia
• Hospital

The Aetna clinical policy describes tympanic neurectomy for drooling that persists after other treatments. These include therapy, medicines and Botox injections into salivary glands. It is also sometimes used for Frey's syndrome.

Aetna notes there are no large studies. Drooling surgeries as a group report success rates above 82%. Drawbacks of tympanic neurectomy include drooling returning and loss of taste.

This is an uncommon operation. Ask the hospital how often its surgeons perform it and what other options exist.