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What You Need To Know About Eardrum Repair

The eardrum patching surgery is done with the aim of repairing the holes and tears that occur in the eardrum. Due to the need to undergo general anesthesia during this procedure, many patients cannot help worrying about the severity of the surgery, the time it takes to recover, and the possible complications. Above all, for the eardrum patch, the cost is high or not to have the preparation.

What Is The Eardrum?

What is the eardrum? The eardrum is a very thin membrane located in the middle separating the outer and middle ear. When sound waves travel into the ear to reach the eardrum, the eardrum vibrates depending on the intensity of the sound waves.

When a patient has an ear infection, ear injury, or surgery, possibly causing damage to the eardrum, more severe than a rupture of the eardrum or middle ear bones, the eardrum repair is required.

If the eardrum is damaged, in mild cases it can go away on its own in a few weeks without treatment. However, in severe cases, if it is not properly treated and cared for, it can lead to the loss of hearing of the patient, and increase the risk of ear infections.

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When does a perforated eardrum need surgery?

Learn About The Eardrum Repair Surgery

Should I repair the eardrum? In order to be able to correctly answer the question of whether or not to patch the eardrum, you must first see a specialist see if the eardrum is damaged. At this point, depending on the specific case, the doctor will have the most appropriate advice and treatment.

Usually, if the eardrum has a small tear or hole, the doctor will first use a special gel or paper-like simulation to fix the hole in the eardrum.

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In what cases is eardrum patch surgery performed?

The procedure will take anywhere from 15-30 minutes. However, to ensure safety, it should be carried out in specialized medical centers under the supervision of a qualified doctor, along with local anesthesia for the patient.

In cases where the diagnosis of a perforated ear is too large, or when the patient has chronic ear infections, medical treatments such as antibiotics cannot be used, a patch procedure should be performed. atrium. So, the eardrum patch has to be hospitalized? Then in this case the patient needs to be hospitalized so that the doctor can perform anesthesia before performing the eardrum.

First, the doctor will need to use a laser that helps remove excess tissue or scar tissue that has formed in the patient's middle ear.

Next, a small piece of tissue will be removed from the fibrous shell or the patient's own veins to transplant this tissue into the eardrum, in order to repair the hole.

This surgery can be done through the ear canal, allowing the doctor to repair the eardrum or alternatively make a small cut in the position behind the patient's ear, through which, From the ear canal will allow the doctor to reach and begin repairing the eardrum from this direction.

For tympanoplasty, the procedure usually takes 2-3 hours. However, nowadays thanks to the great advancement of modern medicine, the endoscopic eardrum patching technique has been optimized with a faster time than before.

How To Prepare For The Eardrum Repair Surgery Performance

Before the tympanum patch is performed, the patient will be clearly explained by the doctor about the procedure, what should be noted, as well as possible complications during surgery and after surgery.

The patient will be given ear medicine, whose hair will be cut higher, usually on the top of the ear, at a distance of 2 cm from the hairline.

Carry out necessary tests such as blood clotting test, blood count test, blood urea test, blood sugar test …

Patients need to inform the doctor about the medicines they are using, the existing medical conditions such as tuberculosis, diabetes, high blood pressure …

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How to prepare for the eardrum repair surgery performance

In addition to the medical history, the patient also needs to inform the doctor about the types of functional foods they are using, if any allergies such as latex allergy, anesthetics, and some oral medications …

If before surgery, the patient feels that the health condition is problematic, tired, sick … should also notify the doctor. In this case, the doctor may need to consider delaying surgery when the patient's health improves.

Patients also need to ask their doctor about their diet before surgery. Usually, it is necessary to fast or fast after midnight the day before the surgery. If you need to take medication, take a small sip of water. It's best to ask your doctor about this to be well prepared.

A Possible Complication When Performing Eardrum Repair Surgery

Is the eardrum patchy dangerous? The eardrum patch and a procedure are not too complicated, have a relatively low risk. Before surgery, the patient is carefully examined and tested to ensure safety. After surgery, the patient should take good care of the wound and monitor the condition so that the recovery process can be completely assured.

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Is the eardrum patchy dangerous?

However, there are common risks after surgery that the patient may face such as infection at the surgical site, bleeding, allergic reactions to drugs, or anesthetics during surgery.

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Patients may experience temporary hearing loss after surgery

Complications of tympanic surgery are not absent, but very rare, include:

• Be dizzy.

• Damage to the nerve that controls the taste buds or the facial nerve.

• Damage to the bones of the middle ear causes hearing loss.

• The perforation of the eardrum after surgery is not completely reversed,

• Moderate or severe hearing loss.

• The excess skin develops behind the eardrum, also known as the cholesteatoma.

Will the eardrum patch help me hear better?

Will the eardrum patch help me hear better? It is a common concern of many patients before performing surgery.

To answer this problem, according to the opinion of a specialist, the eardrum has extremely important functions to the ear such as protecting the middle ear, receiving and transmitting sound. When the eardrum is large, it is necessary to patch to help the patient restore the function of the eardrum in the best way.

Not all cases require patching of the eardrum, usually indicated only when severe tearing or tearing of the eardrum due to otitis media is required. After surgery, your hearing function will improve efficiency.

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The eardrum patch helps the patient to improve the eardrum function after damage

However, there are still a few cases where, after patching, the hearing function cannot recover 100% as originally, but only accounts for a very low rate.

To be able to answer the question of whether to patch the eardrum or not, large lacerations will more or less improve hearing function than unpatched for the patient. Ideally, depending on the case need to listen to the advice of a doctor.

In general, the ability of the eardrum to recover well depends on many factors, leading to differences in each patient such as the doctor's experience performing the surgery, the location of the perforation, the size of the hole, whether the patient has damaged mastoid bone or child bone chain …

The eardrum patching material is also a decisive factor in the resilience of the eardrum, so it will be carefully considered by the doctor, often used from parts similar to the eardrum, possibly muscle balance temples, cartilage membranes, veins …

How much does it cost to patch the eardrum? Normally, for public hospital facilities, the eardrum patching price will fall between 5-8 million VND. But for private hospitals, the fee may be higher and there are differences depending on the location, ranging from 10 million VND or more.

Note: The price of the tympanic membrane patch is for reference only and may change from time to time and there is a difference depending on the professional experience of doctors, modern medical equipment in each place is different.

In addition, to be able to accurately diagnose the condition of the eardrum, the patient should choose to go to reputable and quality medical facilities for a thorough consultation and information answers, to protect safety.

If the patient shows signs of damage to the eardrum, wants to conduct an online examination and counseling, you can call the hotline: 19001717 – Diag – High-quality medical diagnostic testing center for quick support.

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Eardrum repair surgery is a safe method

Thus, tying the eardrum with laparoscopic surgery is a safe method, with few complications, helping the patient to improve the eardrum function well after surgery. However, to ensure safety, patients should conduct examinations at reputable medical facilities for advice on the most appropriate treatment.

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