Tympanoplasty

Eardrum repair surgery (tympanoplasty) performed in chronic middle ear problems is technically the process of cleaning the inflammation in the middle ear and repairing the eardrum and the hearing system in the middle ear. Although the ideal time for simple eardrum replacement surgeries is recommended after the age of 12-14, it is necessary for patients who may have advanced inflammation to undergo surgery at any age (sometimes in emergency conditions). Tympanoplasty surgery can be performed through incisions made inside the ear canal, in the front part of the auricle or behind the ear. While surgery can be performed through the ear canal or from the front of the auricle to repair only a small hole in the membrane, in cases where intervention is required in the mastoid bone, an incision behind the ear is preferred. In this regard, the choice of the surgeon who will perform the surgery is the main deciding factor. Patients can usually be dressed and discharged from the hospital on the first day after surgery. Generally, after 10-14 days, the special sponges inside the ear are cleaned and patients are recommended to protect their ears from water and use ear drops containing antibiotics and cortisone to prevent infections and reactions in the surgery area. Healing is completed within 3-4 weeks. In general, it is necessary to be protected from influenza infections, especially in the first month. In addition, you should protect yourself from getting hit in the ear. For this purpose, you should stop from sports branches where there is a double fight and it is possible to get hit, as long as your doctor advises. You should not block your ear canal and leak water until the doctor tells you otherwise. High and low pressure changes should be avoided. For this purpose, road trips and especially plane trips that may cause altitude changes should be avoided for 4-6 months.