Tympanoplasty

Repair of the eardrum +/- small bones of the middle ear

Speciality ENT
Urgency elective
Duration 1 to 3 h
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Gas Induction, +/- Local Anaesthetic
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
Full Recovery 3 to 8 weeks
Additional Info vigorous exercise (running, sports) should be avoided for 4-8 weeks, no water to be allowed in the ear (swimming, shower with care)
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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