Conditions
Hole in the eardrum (Tympanic membrane perforation) www.nhs.uk
Is it safe to fly with a hole in the ear drum? www.nhs.uk
Procedures
Ear drum hole repair (Myringoplasty) ENTUK
Post procedure advice
Procedure videos *Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery*
Depending on where the cholesteatoma is, different cuts (incisions) may be needed. This video gives an example of a post-auricular incision commonly used.
Tympanoplasty Mayo Clinic
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Where is this information from?
ENTUK.org: “ENT UK is the professional membership body representing ear, nose and throat surgery and head, neck and thyroid surgery in the UK.” Its members include over 2300 ENT health professionals. Their patient information leaflets linked above are written and reviewed by named specialist consultant ENT surgeons.
“Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of “the needs of the patient come first.” Our headquarters are located in Rochester, MN, while we have campuses in Florida and Arizona.”