Hearing is one of the special senses God has bestowed upon human beings. One can appreciate the value of hearing only when one ceases to hear.
The neurotologists in our Comprehensive Skull Base Program are specialists in medical and surgical care for disorders of the Ear, Cranial Nerves, and the Skull base. They treat patients of all ages for hearing loss, balance problems, tumors, infections, injuries, congenital (present since birth) defects, and facial nerve disorders.
Defects in the tympanic membrane or disease in mastoid bone lead to ear discharge and deafness. This mastoid bone disease triggers the risk of spreading infection to the brain and other vital nerves. One could avoid this danger with Micro Ear Surgery. It is performed with the aid of German Microscope OPMI 111 and Medtronic Visao Disposable drills. It causes near zero complications and has 99.9% success rate. The additional use of Robotic laser helps in faster recovery.
What is Microscopic Ear Surgery?
Oftentimes, perforations in the Ear Drum occur in Children. This may happen due to infection or as a result of injury. This is also called tympanic membrane perforation. Depending on your condition, your doctor may recommend Microscopic Ear Surgery. One such Surgery is called- Tympanoplasty.
Tympanoplasty is the surgical operation that is performed to reconstruct the eardrum or the small bones of the middle ear. The goal of this surgical procedure is to close the perforation and also to improve hearing.
What are the common symptoms of a Perforated Ear?
• Ear Pain
• Buzzing in the ear
• Whistling sounds when sneezing or blowing your nose
• Decrease in Hearing or Hearing Loss
• Middle Ear Inflammation or infection
When is Tympanoplasty needed?
Your Doctor may recommend Tympanoplasty is in case of