What is the eardrum perforation?
The eardrum is the structure that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. The eardrum has functional functions of both protecting the sterile middle ear cavity from the microbial external environment and transmitting the sound energy from the external environment to the inner ear. A rupture in the eardrum may occur as a result of childhood infections, barotrauma, or external blows. In these patients, conductive hearing loss occurs as a result of inflammation of the middle ear cavity (chronic otitis media) and disruption in the transmission of sound to the inner ear.
How is an eardrum perforation detected?
The ear must be examined by an ENT physician under an otoscope or microscope. Audiological hearing examination provides information about the level and type of hearing loss. If eardrum perforations are infected, that is, leaking, the infection in the ear should first be controlled with medication.
How is eardrum repair surgery performed?
The smaller ear The membrane holes can sometimes close spontaneously. There is no need for any intervention in these patients. However, in patients with a permanent eardrum hole, the membrane is patched using the person's own tissues. The membrane of the muscle behind the ear (temporal muscle fascia) or the membrane of the cartilage in front of the external auditory canal (perichondrium) is most commonly used.
What should be considered after ear surgery?
After the surgery, one should sleep with the head elevated for one or two weeks.
The mouth should not be covered while sneezing.
Activities that may cause an increase in pressure in the middle ear through straining should be avoided. .
Heavy loads should not be lifted.
Attention should be paid to nutrition to prevent constipation.
The ear should be protected from water for the first two months. Air travel should not be taken, diving and heavy sports should be avoided.
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