Tympanoplasty is the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane and the tympanum and the reconstruction of the ossicular chain.Conductive hearing loss is caused by an obstruction in the external canal or middle ear,which impedes the passage of sound waves to the inner ear.A common cause of conductive hearing loss would be:

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Tympanoplasty is indicated for conductive hearing losses caused by perforation of the tympanic membrane as a result of trauma or infection;for ossicular discontinuity;for chronic or recurrent otitis media;for progressive hearing loss;and for the inability to safely bathe or participate in water activities as a result of perforation of the tympanic membrane with or without hearing loss.Perforation of the tympanic membrane is the most common ear injury necessitating surgical intervention.It may be attributable to disease of the middle ear or tympanic membrane.Occasionally the tympanic membrane does not heal after myringotomy.

Tympanoplasty Is the Surgical Repair of the Tympanic Membrane and the Tympanum