Tympanoplasty is a procedure performed on the middle ear in order to repair the ear drum. It can be performed through an incision behind the ear or through the ear canal.
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Conditions Treated with Tympanoplasty:
Tympanoplasty is utilized in order to treat a perforated ear drum, trauma to the ear drum, cholesteatoma of the ear drum and middle ear infections.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to tympanoplasty.
Anesthesia with Tympanoplasty:
Tympanoplasty is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Tympanoplasty:
Possible risks following tympanoplasty include bleeding, infection and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience hearing loss, facial paralysis, tinnitus and temporary dizziness.
Recovery from Tympanoplasty:
Recovery time following tympanoplasty is approximately four weeks.
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