Eardrum Repair
Alternate Names : Tympanoplasty
Definition
Eardrum repair is a procedure to correct a tear in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or the small bones in the middle ear.
Ruptured or perforated eardrums are usually caused by middle ear infections or trauma, such as an object in the ear, a slap on the ear, or an explosion.
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Overview & Description
Using general anesthesia, an ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialist grafts a small patch from a vein or fascia (muscly sheath) onto the eardrum to repair the tear.
For problems with the small bones (ossicles), the surgeon will use an operating microscope to view and repair this chain of small bones using plastic devices or ossicles from a donor.
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