Tympanoplasty surgery in Turkey, eardrum repair at the best price

Causes of a perforated eardrum

There are many causes of eardrum perforation, including:

• Scuba diving.
• A sudden loud noise such as an explosion.
• A hard blow to the ear.
• Pushing a sharp object deep into the ear, such as cotton swabs.
• Rapid changes in air pressure (Barotrauma),such as when flying.

Indications for tympanoplasty in Turkey

The eardrum is a delicate membrane that is susceptible to perforation due to its fragility. Symptoms associated with perforation include ear pain, ear discharge and sometimes bleeding. Reduced hearing is also often observed.

Tympanoplasty may be indicated in several cases, including:

• Chronic tympanic perforation that does not heal spontaneously and persists for more than 3 months.
• Chronic otitis: inflammation of the middle ear lasting more than 3 months.
• Otosclerosis: an abnormality of the middle ear that leads to conductive deafness.
• Cholesteatoma: a middle ear cyst that can destroy middle ear structures.

Tympanoplasty process in Turkey

Tympanoplasty is a precise procedure. Here's what actually happens, step by step.

1. Examining the ear: Using a surgical microscope, the surgeon assesses the eardrum and middle ear. If infection is suspected, swabs are taken before anything else. Operating on an infected ear isn't an option.
2. Creating access: The incision, behind the ear or through the ear canal, depends on the size and location of the perforation. No two cases are approached the same way.
3. Cleaning the area: Damaged or abnormal tissue is carefully removed. The repair is only as good as the foundation it's built on.
4. Harvesting the graft: The eardrum is rebuilt using the patient's own tissue, usually the temporal muscle fascia, perichondrium, or cartilage from behind the ear. Own tissue means no rejection risk.
5. Placing the graft: The graft is positioned over or under the perforation. Over the following weeks, new capillaries grow into it, closing the hole from within.
6. Healing takes over: No stitches needed in most cases. An absorbable sponge may be placed for support; it dissolves on its own, leaving behind a restored eardrum.

This well-structured procedure ensures a high success rate and a gradual restoration of hearing in most patients.

Postoperative recovery and care

After tympanoplasty, follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing and detect any complications.

During recovery, patients may experience temporary discomfort, swelling, or discharge from the ear. Antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent infection.

Patients should carefully follow the post-operative instructions given by the otolaryngologist. These instructions may include:

• Keep the ear dry.
• Avoid loud noises and strenuous activities.
• Take prescribed medications as directed.

Most perforated eardrums heal within a few weeks or months after tympanoplasty, resulting in a significant improvement in symptoms. In some cases, however, a second surgery may be needed to achieve optimal results.