Ear Treatments

What is Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty is the surgical operation that is performed to reconstruct the eardrum or the small bones of the middle ear. The goal of this surgical procedure is to close the perforation and also to improve hearing.

When is it needed?

The doctor might opt for Tympanoplasty for the following cases,

• Presence of ear drainage that is clear, pus-filled or bloody
• Hearing loss
• Ringing in the ear
• A spinning sensation from vertigo
• Nausea or vomiting resulting from vertigo

Diagnosis

The examining doctor usually performs a complete physical examination along with diagnostic testing of the ear, which includes,

• Audiogram:-is an audiometry exam to test the hearing function of the ear. It is used to test the intensity and the tone of sounds, balance issues and other issues related to the inner ear function.
• Evaluating the history of the hearing loss, also for vertigo or any other facial weakness.
• Otoscopy:-is usually done to inspect the mobility of the tympanic membrane and the malleus or the hammer-shaped small bone in the middle ear.
• Fistula Test:-is usually performed if the patient has a history of dizziness or the presence of a marginal perforation of the eardrum.
• Routine blood tests
• Routine urine examination

Procedure

Tympanoplasty is usually performed with the patient under general anaesthesia. Then the surgeon will place an instrument called ear speculum in the external ear canal. The operating microscope is then positioned.