Tympanoplasty repairs a perforated eardrum, restoring hearing and preventing recurrent ear infections. The procedure uses tissue from the patient's own body to patch the eardrum.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, consult a specialist promptly:
Understanding the underlying causes helps in prevention and treatment:
Performed under microscope, the surgeon places a tissue graft (typically from behind the ear) over the perforation. Surgery takes about an hour under general anaesthesia.
Restores hearing
Stops recurrent infections
Allows swimming and showering normally
High success rate (>90%)
Discharge same day or next day. Avoid water in ear for 4โ6 weeks. Hearing improvement noticed gradually over 2โ3 months.
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