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Connor and his colleague, LS, embarked on a meticulous cleaning process that spanned three stages. The initial disturbance of the debris aimed to loosen the buildup prior to treatment with sodium bicarbonate drops, which were used to saturate the ear and assist in breaking down the clumped material.
Significant Pathology Revealed
As Connor progressed with the treatment, he observed that the debris had a layered structure resembling an onion and was more widespread than initially suspected. Notably, a deeper examination unveiled a hollowing of the canal that raised red flags about the underlying pathology.