Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty: общие сведения

Tympanoplasty in India is ear surgery used to repair a persistent perforation of the eardrum and, when necessary, reconstruct damaged middle-ear sound-conduction structures. It may be considered when a perforation causes hearing loss, recurrent ear infections, persistent drainage or difficulty keeping the ear dry, and in selected cases of chronic middle-ear disease. The exact procedure depends on eardrum size and location, middle-ear condition and whether the ossicular chain is intact.

Before surgery, patients usually undergo an ENT or otology assessment with microscopic ear examination and formal audiometry. Tympanometry may be added when useful, while CT of the temporal bone is generally reserved for selected cases such as suspected cholesteatoma, complex chronic ear disease or previous surgery. The surgeon reviews infection status, Eustachian-tube function and any previous ear operations.

During tympanoplasty, the eardrum is reconstructed using a graft such as temporalis fascia or cartilage. If the ossicles are damaged, ossiculoplasty may be performed at the same time. The operation can be approached through the ear canal or via another ear incision depending on anatomy and disease. Important risks include graft failure, persistent hearing loss, infection, tinnitus, dizziness, taste disturbance and, rarely, facial-nerve injury or worsening hearing.

The cost of tympanoplasty in India depends on whether ossicular reconstruction is required, graft technique, hospital, surgeon, anaesthesia, imaging and follow-up.

India offers access to otologists, neurotologists and ENT surgeons at tertiary and specialist ear hospitals with audiology, ear microscopy and temporal-bone imaging support. Compare tympanoplasty expertise and estimated costs. Medical Help India can connect you with a suitable healthcare partner whose team can review your audiogram, ear findings and previous treatment and advise on appropriate next steps.

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