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Last updated: 02/17/2009
BOOKS
Fisch, H. and J. May. Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, andStapes Surgery. New York: Thieme Medical Pub., 1994.
Roland, P. S. Tympanoplasty: Repair of the Tympanic Membrane. Continuing Education Program...
(American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation). Alexandria, VA: American Academy of Otolaryngology, 1994.
Tos, M. Manual of Middle Ear Surgery: Approaches, Myringoplasty, Ossiculoplasty and Tympanoplasty. New York: Thieme Medical Pub., 1993.
PERIODICALS
Downey, T. J., A. L. Champeaux, and A. B. Silva. "AlloDerm Tympanoplasty of Tympanic Membrane Perforations."American Journal of Otolaryngology 24 (January/February 2003): 6-13.
Duckert, L. G., K. H. Makielski, and J. Helms. "Prolonged Middle Ear Ventilation with the Cartilage Shield T-tube Tympanoplasty."Otology & Neurotology 24 (March 2003): 153-7.
Oshima, T., Y. Kasuya, Y. Okumura, E. Terazawa, and S. Dohi. "Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting with Tandospirone in Adults after Tympanoplasty."Anesthesia & Analgesia 95 (November 2002): 350-1.
Sheahan, P., T. O'Dwyer, and A. Blayney. "Results of Type 1 Tympanoplasty in Children and Parental Perceptions of Outcome of Surgery."Journal of Laryngology & Otology 116 (June 2002): 430-4.
Uzun, C., M. Velepic, D. Manestar, D. Bonifacic, and T. Braut. "Cartilage Palisade Tympanoplasty, Diving and Eustachian Tube Function."Otology & Neurotology 24 (March 2003): 350-1.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. One Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 806-4444.
American Hearing Research Foundation. 55 E. Washington St., Suite 2022, Chicago, IL 60602. (312) 726-9670.
OTHER
"Perforated Ear Drums."Audiology Net.
Tympanoplasty animation. Otolaryngology Houston:
"What is Tympanolasty?"PennHealth.
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Tympanoplasty is reconstructive surgery for the tympanic membrane, or eardrum. There are several options for treating a perforated eardrum. If the perforation is from recent trauma, many ENTs will elect to watch and see if it heals on its own. After that, surgery may be considered. Tympanoplasty can be performed through the ear canal or through an incision behind the ear. The surgeon takes a graft from the tissues under the skin around the ear and uses it to reconstruct the eardrum. One of the most common graft sites is from the tragus. The surgery takes ½ to 1 hour if done through the ear canal and 2⅓ to 3 hours if an incision is needed. It is done under local or general anesthesia. It is done on an outpatient basis and is successful 85-90% of the time.
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The development of the operative plan for a type of complex procedure requires weeks of planning and extensive study of the recipient patient’s clinical exam, radiological studies, and prior operative history.
-Dr. Daniel Alam
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