EAR SURGERY
TYMPANOPLASTY
Mastoiddectomy
Stapedotomy
Cochlear implant
Otoplasty
Canal atresia
TYMPANOPLASTY EAR SURGERY
This procedure reconstructs the eardrum and replaces or repairs three tiny bones in the middle ear called ossicles. A tympanoplasty is similar to a myringoplasty, in that it involves repairing the perforated eardrum along with the ossicles under general or local anesthesia. Depending on the extent of the disease, tympanoplasty can take different forms. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to complete a tympanoplasty procedure, depending on the type. The tympanoplasty procedure is minimally invasive and does not require an extended hospital stay. It reduces the chances of recurrent ear infections and improves hearing.
Mastoiddectomy EAR SURGERY
A mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure in which diseased mastoid air cells are removed from the mastoid bone. The procedure can also be used to remove cholesteatomas, which are abnormal tissues in the ear. Usually, mastoid exploration or mastoidectomy is performed under general anesthesia, and the procedure takes two to three hours. A mastoid exploration procedure can be classified into three types according to the extent of the ear disease. Cortical Mastoidectomy: Improves middle ear ventilation by removing infected air cells. Radical Mastoidectomy: The removal of diseased mastoid air cells along with most of the middle ear’s structures in complicated mastoid conditions like ear cancer.
Stapedotomy EAR SURGERY
A stapedotomy is a surgical procedure to fix the stapes, one of the three middle-ear bones. A piston-like prosthesis is inserted into the central footplate of the stapes to restore mobility. The treatment improves hearing quality and treats hearing loss caused by otosclerosis. Usually, stapledotomies are performed under local anesthesia, but some patients require general anesthesia, such as children or those who are afraid of surgery.
Cochlear implant EAR SURGERY
Cochlear implantation is an option for children with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who do not benefit from hearing aids. Deaf people who wear cochlear implants will be able to understand speech and hear the environment in a useful manner. However, the device does not restore hearing.
Otoplasty EAR SURGERY
Otoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that changes the position, shape, or size of the ear using permanent sutures. In most cases, otoplasty is performed to correct prominauris, or protruding ears. The purpose of this review is to discuss the primary indication for otoplasty, prominauris. In this activity, we will examine the indications, contraindications, and techniques involved in performing otoplasty. We will also comment on the role of interprofessional teams in the preoperative and postoperative care of patients.
Canal atresia EAR SURGERY
Canal atresia is a common condition. It occurs when the ear canal does not develop normally. Atresia can occur in one ear (unilateral) or both (bilateral). This condition is often associated with microtia, a condition in which the outside of the ear (pinna) does not develop normally.
