What is myringoplasty and who is it for


Myringoplasty Surgery - Repair Perforated Ear Drum
Myringoplasty is a surgical procedure used to repair a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane (eardrum). The procedure involves making a small incision in the ear canal, lifting the remaining eardrum tissue, and using a graft (usually taken from the patient's own tissues) to patch the hole.

Myringoplasty is typically performed on patients who have a perforated eardrum that is not healing on its own or is causing hearing loss, recurrent ear infections, or other ear-related symptoms. The hole in the eardrum can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  • Trauma to the ear
  • Infection or inflammation of the middle ear
  • Chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction
  • Exposure to loud noises
  • Barotrauma (changes in air pressure, such as during air travel or scuba diving)

Myringoplasty is typically performed under local or general anesthesia, and patients can usually return home the same day. After the surgery, the patient may need to avoid getting water in the ear and avoid activities that could damage the eardrum, such as scuba diving, for a certain period of time while the eardrum heals. With proper care, the eardrum should heal completely within a few weeks to a few months, restoring normal hearing and reducing the risk of further ear-related problems.

Myringoplasty Explained by ENT Doctor



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