What is the tympanic membrane?
Tympanic membrane, more commonly known as an ear drum, is a membrane that divides the inner and outer ear. When one hears noise, sound waves travel towards the tympanic membrane. This membrane then begins to vibrate and eventually sends sound waves to tiny bones placed in the middle ear. After passing through the middle ear, the sound waves get into the inner ear.
Sometimes the ear drum can be damaged and suffers from perforation. This may happen if the ear is affected, a foreign object is located deep inside the ear canal, or if the patient suffers from infection. The ear drum can also be damaged by loud sounds such as explosions. When the tympanic membrane is damaged, the patient often loses his hearing. There may also be a discharge from the ear. This is because the fungus and bacteria can enter the middle ear using the ear canal. Most of the perforated tymupanic membranes are treated themselves within a few weeks. Some perforated ear drums may require several months before healing. In the veilOnly a partial hearing to a person whose ear bubble has been damaged.
If the ear drum does not heal, surgery may be required. The surgeon performs one of two operations to repair the tympanic membrane. One procedure is called myringoplasty of paper, while the other type of surgery is called tympanoplasty. Myringoplasty is performed in the doctor's office, but tympanoplasty is performed in the hospital. Tympanoplasty is reserved for patients who have more extensive damage to tympanic membranes or who suffer from recurring ear infections.
Myringoplasty paper patch is a procedure in which the doctor places special chemicals on the edges of the ear drum in the hope of stimulating the membrane growth. Furthermore, the doctor attaches a thin piece ofpaper over the tympanic membrane. This can help close the hole in the ear drum. Tympanoplasty is a procedure used by tissue from anotherCH parts of the body to close the hole in the eardrum. This procedure permanently repairs perforation and helps to restore the patient's hearing.
Tympanic membrane is a sensitive part of the ear that can be assisted in allowing people to hear. When they suffer injury due to trauma or excessive noise, it can cause hearing problems. If the perforation of the ear drum does not heal properly, patients may experience hearing loss, frequent ear infections and worsening of the structures in the ear.