Tympanoplasty
Articles and resources for Tympanoplasty in ENT (otolaryngology).
Tympanoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing a perforated eardrum or reconstructing the middle ear structures. It is often considered for individuals who experience chronic ear infections, hearing loss, or persistent ear drainage due to a hole or tear in the eardrum. This surgery can help restore hearing and reduce the risk of future infections, making it a common option in the field of otolaryngology.
The procedure typically involves an incision made in the ear canal or behind the ear, allowing the surgeon to access the eardrum and middle ear. The damaged tissue is either repaired using grafts taken from the patient’s own body or synthetic materials. Patients can expect to be under general anesthesia during the surgery, which usually lasts a few hours. Recovery may involve some discomfort, but many people can resume normal activities within a few weeks.
The benefits of tympanoplasty often include improved hearing and a lower likelihood of recurrent ear infections. However, as with any surgery, there are potential risks involved, such as infection, bleeding, or changes in taste. Additionally, some patients may experience temporary dizziness or tinnitus following the procedure. Understanding these factors can help individuals make informed decisions regarding their ear health.
Butterfly Cartilage Tympanoplasty: a New Option for Eardrum Repair
This study compares the effectiveness of two different surgical procedures used to treat a hole in the eardrum (tympanic membrane perforations): a relatively newer method called butterfly cartilage ty...Butterfly Tympanoplasty: a Quick Solution for Children's Eardrum
This research paper is looking at two different surgical methods for treating eardrum perforations in children: butterfly tympanoplasty (BT) and underlay tympanoplasty (UT). The study examined the suc...Butterfly-Cartilage Tympanoplasty: a Safe Ear Surgery for Children
This research paper is about a study on the use of a specific surgical method, known as the butterfly-cartilage technique, in repairing a certain type of ear drum damage in children. The patients incl...Comparing Cartilage and Fascia Grafts for Tympanoplasty Success
This research paper investigates the effectiveness of two different types of grafts used to repair the tympanic membrane (eardrum) which can be damaged causing ear infections and hearing loss. The two...Comparing Dry and Wet Grafts in Tympanoplasty Success Rates
This study aimed to compare the success rates of two different methods used in a specific type of ear surgery (tympanoplasty type I) for adults suffering from a chronic ear infection. The two methods ...Comparing Endoscopic and Microscopic Techniques in Eardrum Repair Surgery
This research paper sought to compare two surgical techniques used to repair a perforated eardrum (tympanic membrane) using a piece of cartilage (a butterfly cartilage graft). The two techniques are t...Comparing Exoscope and Microscope Techniques in Eardrum Repair Surgery
This study aims to compare two surgical techniques for repairing a perforated eardrum, known as type 1 tympanoplasty - one using an exoscope (a form of microscope that provides a larger field of view)...Comparing Exoscope and Microscope Use in Type 1 Tympanoplasty Surgery
This study aims to compare two surgical techniques for repairing a perforated eardrum, known as type 1 tympanoplasty - one using an exoscope (a form of microscope that provides a larger field of view)...Comparing Microscopic and Endoscopic Tympanoplasty for Ear Surgery
This research looked into two types of ear surgery, microscopic tympanoplasty (MT) and endoscopic tympanoplasty (ET), and compared their effectiveness. The study was unique as the surgeon performing t...Comparing Over-Under and Medial Tympanoplasty for Eardrum Repair
This research paper compares two different techniques used to repair a hole in the eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation), which can lead to hearing loss. The two techniques are called the over-under...Effective Eardrum Repair: Prf Vs. Cartilage Tympanoplasty Explained
This study looked at two methods of repairing large holes in the eardrum: using cartilage and using a material called platelet rich fibrin (PRF). The study involved 156 patients who had these large ea...Effective Tympanoplasty for Adhesive Otitis Media: What Patients Need
This research paper focuses on the treatment of adhesive otitis media (AdOM), which is a condition where the eardrum sticks to the middle ear, causing hearing loss. The researchers analyzed the effect...Effective Tympanoplasty for Children: Improving Eardrum Repair Success
This study looks at the best timing and method for repairing chronic eardrum perforations in children. Researchers reviewed cases from a teaching hospital where one surgeon performed this type of surg...Effective Tympanoplasty: a New Approach for Eardrum Repair Success
This research paper looks at a method called Circumferential Subannular Tympanoplasty (CST) for redoing a surgical procedure called a tympanoplasty, which is usually done to repair a hole in the eardr...Effective Tympanoplasty: a New Technique for Eardrum Repair in Kids
This study is about a new technique used to repair holes in the eardrum. The method, called 'transcanal endoscopic lateral cartilage graft tympanoplasty', was tested on 31 patients (34 ears) between 2...Effective Tympanoplasty: a Solution for Chronic Ear Infections
This research paper discusses a newer surgical technique known as subannular tympanoplasty, which is used to treat chronic ear infections. The researchers looked back at their patients over the last f...Effective Tympanoplasty: Success Rates and Benefits of Butterfly
In 1998, Dr. Eavey introduced a new method for repairing holes in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) called the butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty. This technique uses a small piece of cartilage to patch ...Endoscope Vs. Microscope: Which Is Better for Tympanoplasty?
This research paper compares two methods of performing a type of ear surgery called type I tympanoplasty: one uses an endoscope and the other a microscope. The researchers analyzed 22 studies to compa...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty for Children: a Study on Surgical Success
This study compared two types of surgery for children with chronic otitis media (an infection or inflammation of the middle ear): endoscopic inlay butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty (EIBCT) and microsc...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty in Children: Improving Hearing and Eardrum
This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of a type of ear surgery, known as endoscopic type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty, in children. This procedure involves using cartilage grafts to repair dama...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: a Less Invasive Option for Eardrum Repair
This research paper compares two surgical techniques used to repair a perforated eardrum: endoscopic type I tympanoplasty and microscopic type I tympanoplasty. After reviewing and analyzing 16 studies...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: a Modern Approach to Ear Surgery
This research paper is a review of studies on total endoscopic ear surgery, a type of ear surgery that uses an endoscope (a tube with a light and camera attached to it) to see inside the ear. This met...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: a New Approach to Ear Drum Repair
This research paper discusses a new surgical technique used for repairing holes in the ear drum (anterior and subtotal perforations) called endoscopic transcanal lateral graft tympanoplasty. The study...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: a New Approach to Eardrum Repair
This research paper explores a new surgical technique for repairing severe holes in the eardrum, using an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end) and an L-shaped cartilage...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: a New Technique for Eardrum Repair
This research paper discusses a study conducted on the use of the interlay technique in endoscopic ear surgery. The interlay technique is one way to repair holes in the eardrum, but it is not commonly...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: Improving Chronic Ear Disease Treatment
This research paper discusses how the endoscope, a medical device used to look inside the body, has revolutionized the treatment of chronic ear disease. This tool has made it easier for doctors to obs...Endoscopic Tympanoplasty: Improving Hearing for Eardrum Holes
This research paper is about a study on the effects of a type of ear surgery called endoscopic transcanal type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty. This procedure is used to treat people with holes in their ear...Endoscopic vs Microscopic Methods in Eardrum Repair: a Comparative Analysis
This research paper sought to compare two surgical techniques used to repair a perforated eardrum (tympanic membrane) using a piece of cartilage (a butterfly cartilage graft). The two techniques are t...Endoscopic Vs. Microscopic Tympanoplasty for Kids: What to Know
The research paper compares two types of ear surgery (tympanoplasty) procedures - microscopic and endoscopic. Both of these methods deal with repairing a hole in the eardrum in kids. The researchers r...Endoscopic Vs. Microscopic Tympanoplasty: Which Is Best for You?
This study compared two types of ear surgery used to treat long-term middle ear infections: transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) and microscopic ear surgery (MES). The researchers looked at cases ...Epinephrine Use in Tympanoplasty: Study on Effectiveness and Safety
This research paper is about a study that compared the effectiveness of two different concentrations of epinephrine, a drug used to control bleeding during tympanoplasty, a surgery to repair the eardr...Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation with Tympanoplasty: Study Results
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to see if a specific ear treatment (Eustachian tube balloon dilation or ETBD) would improve outcomes when added to another common ear surgery (t...Gelfoam in Type-1 Tympanoplasty: Does It Improve Surgery Outcomes?
This research paper is a study of past experiments to see if using a substance called gelfoam during a specific type of ear surgery (type-1 tympanoplasty) affects the outcome of the surgery. The resea...Hearing Improvement After Tympanoplasty in Elderly Patients
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to evaluate the results of a certain type of ear surgery, called type 1 tympanoplasty, in elderly patients. The study analyzed data from 116 pat...Impact of Active Ear Infections on Tympanoplasty Success Rates
This research paper is about a study that looked at whether having an active ear infection (otitis media) affects the success of a specific ear surgery (tympanoplasty). This surgery is often done on p...Impact of Ear Discharge on Tympanoplasty Success Rates Explained
This research paper is about a study that examined the impact of ear discharge and positive bacterial cultures on the success of a type of ear surgery called tympanoplasty. This surgery is typically p...Impact of Graft Type on Tympanoplasty Surgery Success Rates
This paper is about a certain kind of ear surgery called tympanoplasty, specifically, type I underlay tympanoplasty. In this procedure, a graft made from a type of tissue called temporalis fascia is u...Improved Hearing and Healing: Total Annulus Excision Tympanoplasty
This study compared two different surgical techniques used to repair a hole in the eardrum: the traditional method (conventional tympanoplasty) and a newer method (total annulus excision tympanoplasty...Improved Tympanoplasty Technique: a Better Way to Repair Eardrums
This research paper speaks about a modified medical procedure for repairing the eardrum. The traditional methods are limited by factors such as the size of the ear canal and the visibility of certain ...Improving Ear Health: Understanding Tympanoplasty for Patients
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure used to repair a specific area of the ear. The process involves converting one type of surgery, the canal wall down tympanoplasty, into another, the ...Improving Hearing After Type Iii Tympanoplasty: It Vs. Porp Techniques
In simpler terms, this research paper looked at different surgical techniques to improve hearing. Specifically, it compared two methods: incus transposition (IT) and partial ossicular replacement pros...Improving Hearing in Children: Understanding Tympanoplasty Success
This research paper is about a procedure called Type-1 tympanoplasty, which is commonly used to treat a condition called chronic suppurative otitis media in children. This condition, which results in ...Improving Hearing with Tympanoplasty: a New Surgical Technique
Tympanoplasty is a surgical procedure done to treat middle ear infections and restore normal ear function. However, finding the ideal method and materials for this procedure remains a challenge. This ...Inlay Triple-C Tympanoplasty: a Faster Option for Eardrum Repair
This study compared two surgical techniques used to treat large holes in the eardrum: the inlay triple-C cartilage tympanoplasty and the conventional underlay cartilage island tympanoplasty. The study...Innovative Tympanoplasty Technique for Eardrum Repair Success
This research studied a surgical method for repairing certain types of damage to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). This method uses a small cartilage graft, shaped like a 'U', as a sort of spring to su...Long-Term Hearing Outcomes After Tympanoplasty Surgery Explained
This research paper reviews the long-term outcomes of a surgical procedure called tympanoplasty, which is performed to improve hearing. The researchers studied 86 patients who underwent different type...Nasal Mucosa Vs. Temporalis Fascia in Tympanoplasty Success Rates
The research paper is about a study comparing two types of grafts used in a specific type of ear surgery called type I tympanoplasty. This surgery is performed to repair a hole in the eardrum. The two...New Tympanoplasty Technique Offers Better Eardrum Repair Options
The researchers in this paper developed a new surgical technique for repairing perforated eardrums, a condition that can cause hearing loss. The traditional method involves lifting up the eardrum, whi...Non-Human Grafts in Tympanoplasty: a Promising Surgical Option
This study is a review of research on non-human graft materials used in tympanoplasty, a surgical procedure to repair a damaged eardrum. The use of non-human grafts could solve several problems in thi...Palisade Cartilage Tympanoplasty: a Safe Solution for Eardrum Repair
This research paper is a review and analysis of a surgical procedure called 'palisade cartilage tympanoplasty'. This procedure is often used to fix a perforated eardrum, which can impair hearing. Vari...Predicting Hearing Results After Tympanoplasty Using Machine Learning
This study looked at how well different computer programs (machine learning techniques) could predict a patient's hearing ability after ear surgery, specifically tympanoplasty. This surgery is often d...Same-Day Tympanoplasty: Safe Ear Surgery for Improved Hearing
This research paper is about a study on the effects of performing a particular ear surgery (tympanoplasty) on both ears at the same time, which is rarely done due to potential risks. 26 patients under...Success Rates of Tympanoplasty: Insights for Adults and Children
This research aimed to compare the success rate of a type of ear surgery (called tympanoplasty) in various groups: adults vs. children, using cartilage vs. fascia (a type of connective tissue) grafts,...The History of Tympanoplasty: Understanding Ear Surgery's Evolution
This research paper traces the history of the term "tympanoplasty," a common ear surgery. The word was first used in 1912 by Hirch to describe a procedure for treating chronic ear inflammation. In 195...Tympanoplasty and Adenoidectomy: Same-Day Surgery Benefits for Kids
This study compared two types of surgeries for children with ear and throat issues: one where both operations (tympanoplasty and adenoidectomy) were done on the same day, and one where they were done ...Tympanoplasty in Children: Comparing Graft Success Rates and Outcomes
This research paper is about a study that was done to compare the success rates of using different types of tissues to repair a child's eardrum, or tympanic membrane (TM). The study looked at the medi...Tympanoplasty Outcomes: Active Vs. Inactive Otitis Media Explained
This research paper investigates the differences in the surgical outcomes of a procedure known as tympanoplasty in patients with active and inactive otitis media (an infection or inflammation of the m...Tympanoplasty Recovery: How Ai Can Support Your Healing Journey
This study looked at using an artificial intelligence tool, ChatGPT-4, to help patients recover after a surgery to repair a hole in the eardrum (tympanoplasty). This type of surgery requires careful a...Tympanoplasty Success in Improving Hearing for Chondrodysplasia
This research paper discusses a rare disease called chondrodysplasia punctata (CP) which affects the body's development of cartilage and bone. People with this disease often have unusual facial featur...Tympanoplasty Success Rates and Hearing Improvements in Ethiopia
This research focused on a surgical procedure called tympanoplasty, which is used to reconstruct the eardrum. The aim was to see how successful this surgery was in Ethiopia, and if there were any fact...Tympanoplasty Success Rates for Soldiers with Eardrum Injuries
This research paper is about a study carried out on military personnel who had surgery (tympanoplasty) to repair a ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation) caused by blasts. The study was done...Tympanoplasty Success Rates in Children with Down Syndrome
This study looks at how ear problems, specifically chronic middle ear infections and issues with the Eustachian tube, are common in people with Down syndrome. These problems can lead to holes in the e...Tympanoplasty Surgery: Using Pig Tissue for Eardrum Repair Success
This study looked at the results of a specific type of ear surgery, called tympanoplasty, which used material from pig intestines. This type of surgery was performed on 35 adults and children who coul...Tympanoplasty Techniques: Fascia Vs. Cartilage Grafts for Ear Repair
This research paper is about a study to determine which of two surgical techniques is more effective in treating a specific type of ear problem in adult patients. The two techniques are type 1 tympano...Tympanoplasty Vs. Myringoplasty: Which Ear Surgery Is More Successful?
This research paper compares the success rates of two types of ear surgery: tympanoplasty and myringoplasty. Tympanoplasty involves going into the middle ear, while myringoplasty involves surgery on t...Tympanoplasty: Cartilage Vs. Temporalis Fascia Grafts Explained
This research paper is a review of previous studies comparing two methods of performing tympanoplasty, a surgical operation to repair the eardrum. The two methods used were cartilage grafting and temp...Tympanoplasty: Safety of Ear Surgery by Trainee Surgeons Explained
This study looked at how having a trainee surgeon involved in certain types of ear surgery (tympanoplasty and tympano-ossiculoplasty) affected the outcome. The researchers observed all patients who ha...Tympanoplasty: Successful Eardrum Repair Using Cartilage Grafts
Tympanoplasty is a surgery used to fix a damaged eardrum and improve hearing. This study looked at how successful the surgery was when using a piece of cartilage from the tragus (part of the ear) to p...Tympanoplasty: Understanding Ear Surgery for Better Hearing Outcomes
This research paper seems to focus on a specific surgical procedure known as Mohs micrographic surgery. This procedure is often used to treat skin cancer and involves the removal of thin layers of ski...Tympanoplasty: Understanding Healing Outcomes After Ear Surgery
This study looked at the healing process after a type of ear surgery called tympanoplasty, which is usually done to fix a hole in the eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation or TMP). Healing can someti...Understanding Cartilage Use in Tympanoplasty for Ear Surgery
The use of cartilage in ear surgery has grown rapidly since Heermann first used it to repair large holes in the eardrum. Cartilage is easy to work with, stable, flexible, has a low metabolic rate, is ...Understanding Success Factors in Type-I Tympanoplasty Ear Surgery
This research paper is about a common ear surgery called Type-I Tympanoplasty, which is done to patch a hole in the eardrum after cleaning the middle ear. The goal of the study was to estimate how oft...Understanding Tympanoplasty: a Guide to Ear Surgery Techniques
This research paper discusses four key terms related to ear surgery: endoscope, push-through, tympanoplasty, and under-overlay. An endoscope is a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end that do...Understanding Tympanoplasty: a Guide to Safe Ear Surgery Techniques
This research paper is about a new method of ear surgery called totally endoscopic ear surgery. The researchers watched 25 endoscopic tragal cartilage tympanoplasties, a specific type of ear surgery, ...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Comparing Endoscopic and Microscopic
The research paper is about a study comparing the learning curve of two types of ear surgeons in performing a common ear surgery known as type I tympanoplasty. One group of surgeons was trained using ...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Ear Surgery for Better Hearing
This research paper reviews various studies and information about endoscopic myringoplasty and type I tympanoplasty. These are two types of ear surgeries, often used to repair a hole in the eardrum or...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Factors Affecting Surgery Success
This research paper is about a study that evaluated the factors that could affect the success of a surgical procedure called tympanoplasty, which is used to repair the middle ear. The study was done b...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Graft Options and Outcomes for Adults
This research paper analyzes studies from the past 10 years about mastoid obliteration, a type of ear surgery, in adults. The studies look at two types of grafts used in surgery: autologous (from the ...Understanding Tympanoplasty: How Factors Affect Hearing Improvement
This research paper looks at factors that might affect the results of a type of ear surgery called a Felix tympanoplasty. The researchers tried to eliminate as many variables as possible by only exami...Understanding Tympanoplasty: How Graft Thickness Affects Hearing
This study looks at the impact of the thickness of grafted tissue on a specific type of ear surgery called tympanoplasty. The researchers looked at 186 patients who had this surgery, dividing them int...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Improving Eardrum Health and Hearing
This research paper discusses a surgery called tympanoplasty, which is commonly used to treat a hole in the eardrum or problems where the ear is stuck together. The main goal of this surgery is to fix...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Preventing Adhesions After Ear Surgery
This research paper is about a common complication in surgeries for middle ear infections, where tissues in the ear stick together, causing poor outcomes for patients. This sticking together is believ...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Rare Complication and Successful
This paper discusses a unique case study of a 55-year-old woman who underwent endoscopic ear surgery, a method that has been proven to be safe and effective for middle ear surgeries. However, the woma...Understanding Tympanoplasty: What Patients Need to Know About Ear
This research paper discusses ongoing improvements in the field of middle ear surgery and the importance of assessing the effectiveness of these surgeries. It explains that the success of a surgery is...Understanding Tympanoplasty: Why Hearing May Not Improve After Surgery
This study investigates why some people still have poor hearing even after undergoing a specific type of ear surgery called total drum replacement tympanoplasty. In this surgery, a part of the ear cal...Vein Graft Tympanoplasty: a Breakthrough in Eardrum Repair Surgery
This research paper discusses a significant breakthrough in the field of ear surgeries, specifically the repair of the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum. John Shea, in 1960, introduced the ...