Tympanoplasty is a surgical technique that involves repairing or reconstructing a perforated tympanic membrane (eardrum) with or without middle ear ossicles restoration. The surgery’s objective is to close the defect and enhance the patient’s hearing. Various grafting materials are available like fascia, perichondrium, cartilage etc.
• An eardrum perforation
• Loss of hearing
• Take the medicine as directed.
• Keep the operated ear dry for at least 3-4 weeks.
• Avoid blowing your nose too hard.
• For the coming three weeks, avoid swimming and flying.
• Mothers who are caring for a kid should use caution when washing them. Apply ointment on a cotton ball and put it in the ear canal. After the bath, change into a clean, dry one.
• Dizziness and worsening of hearing
• Post-surgery vomiting that lasts more than 24 hours
