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Medical Video: explaining myringoplasty
Definition
What is tiltoplasty?
Myringoplasty is an operation to repair a hole in your eardrum. Perforation of the eardrum is usually caused by an infection of the middle ear which damages the eardrum. Perforation can also be caused by trauma, for example a blow to the ear. deteriorating ears and hearing.
When do I need to undergo tiltoplasty?
Tiltoplasty surgery can reduce the risk of ear infections and can improve your hearing.
Prevention & warning
What do I need to know before undergoing tiltoplasty?
Keeping your ears dry by clogging with cotton and Vaseline during bathing or shampooing can prevent infection. Infection can be treated with antibiotics or medically cleansed. Hearing aids can also improve your hearing.
Process
What should I do before undergoing tiltoplasty?
Discuss with your doctor about medications you are taking, allergies, or other health conditions before undergoing surgery. Before surgery, arrange a meeting with your anesthetist. It is important for you to follow the doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery. You will be given instructions before surgery, such as whether you are allowed to eat before surgery. In general, you must fast 6 hours before the procedure begins. You may be allowed to drink fluids, such as coffee, a few hours before surgery.
How is the tiltoplasty process?
Surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. The procedure usually lasts for about 1 hour to 90 minutes. Your surgeon will use a graft (part of the tissue) to close the hole. The surgeon will attach the graft through an incision in front of or behind the ear or inside your ear canal. The eardrum will be removed, then the graft will be placed under the eardrum and held by a soluble sponge. The eardrum will be replaced.
What should I do after undergoing tiltoplasty?
You are allowed to go home the same day. If you use a bandage on the head, it can be removed the next day. Your surgeon will tell you when you can move back to normal. You can return to work after about 2 weeks. Exercising can help you return to your normal activities. Consult your doctor first. You need to go back after 2 or 3 weeks to remove the pack and check the graft.
Complications
What complications can occur?
Like other procedures, there are several possible risks. Ask the surgeon for
explain the risks to you.
Possible complications in the procedure can generally include reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, or clots in the blood (deep vein thrombosis, DVT). In tiltoplasty surgery, there are several possible risks, such as:
● graft failure
● hearing loss
● tinnitus
● change of taste
● allergic reactions
You can minimize the risk of complications by following instructions from a doctor before surgery, such as fasting and stopping taking certain drugs.
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