Increased Risk of Depression in Patients with Cholesteatoma: A 3-year Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

Newly discovered epidemiological evidence linking cholesteatoma to depression suggests that routine screening and monitoring of psychological status among cholesteatoma patients is warranted. Policies aimed at the early detection and timely treatment of comorbid depression following diagnosis with cholesteatoma could enhance health promotion and disease prevention.