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Tympanoplasty
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Minimum Cost
₹50,000
Average Cost
₹55,000
Maximum Cost
₹60,000
- Surgery Time: 1-2 hours
- Recovery Time: 1-2 weeks
- Chances of Recurrence: Low
- Success Rate: High
Quick links
- What is Tympanoplasty?
- Who Needs Tympanoplasty?
- Benefits of Tympanoplasty
- Before Surgery
- During the Procedure
- After Surgery
- Different Tympanoplasty Techniques:
- Recovery Time after the Surgery
- Risk Associated with the Surgery
- Alternate Procedures Available
- Financial Assistance for the Surgery
- About Health EMI Card
- Conclusion
- Why Bajaj Health?
What is Tympanoplasty?
Tympanoplasty is a surgical procedure to repair a perforated or damaged eardrum (tympanic membrane). The surgery involves grafting a small tissue onto the eardrum to restore its integrity and improve hearing.
Who Needs Tympanoplasty?
Tympanoplasty is recommended for individuals with the following conditions:
1. Perforated Eardrum: A hole or tear in the eardrum that may result from infections, trauma, or pressure changes. 2. Chronic Otitis Media: Long-standing middle ear infections that cause persistent eardrum perforation. 3. Conductive Hearing Loss: When sound waves are not efficiently transmitted through the damaged eardrum, leading to hearing impairment.
Causes of Ruptured Eardrums:
Middle ear infection (otitis media). - Poking the eardrum while cleaning the ear with objects like cotton swabs, bobby pins, or pencils. - Ear injuries due to loud explosions, fractured skull, or hard hits on the head's side. - Barotrauma, resulting from sudden changes in air pressure affecting the eardrum.
Benefits of Tympanoplasty
Hearing Restoration:
The procedure aims to improve hearing by repairing the damaged eardrum and restoring sound transmission.
Prevention of Infections:
Tympanoplasty helps prevent recurrent ear infections associated with perforated eardrums.
Improved Quality of Life:
Enhanced hearing can improve communication, social interactions, and overall well-being.
Before Surgery
Consultation with an ENT Specialist:
Talk to your ENT specialist to evaluate the condition of the eardrum and discuss the need for surgery.
Medical Evaluation:
Undergo a thorough medical evaluation, including hearing tests and imaging, to assess the extent of the eardrum damage.
Medication Review:
Inform your surgeon about any medications or supplements you are taking, as some may need to be adjusted before surgery.
Fasting:
Typically, patients are required to fast for a certain period of time before the procedure to minimize the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.
Shaving:
They may need to shave the hair present around the ear to keep the area clean.
During the Procedure
Anesthesia:
The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia to ensure the patient's comfort.
Incisions:
They make small incisions above or behind your ear or through your ear canal.
Graft Material:
A small piece of tissue called temporalis fascia is obtained. This tissue comes from the lining of your temporalis muscle on each side of your head near your temples. In some cases, cartilage from the tragus (the bump in front of your ear) may also be used.
Placing the Graft:
Your provider reaches your eardrum and gently lifts it. The graft material is placed underneath the eardrum.
Securing the Graft:
Foam is placed over the eardrum, which helps to hold the graft in place while your eardrum heals. During the healing process, your eardrum grows new tissue, using the graft material as a foundation.
After Surgery
Hospital Stay:
In most cases, patients can return home on the same day.
Ear Protection:
Patients are advised to avoid water contact with the ear and protect the operated ear from trauma or excessive noise during healing.
Pain Management:
Pain medication may be prescribed to manage any discomfort experienced after the surgery.
Follow-Up Appointments:
Make sure you are going for regular follow-up appointments with the surgeon are crucial to monitor healing and address concerns.
Different Tympanoplasty Techniques:
Postauricular Tympanoplasty:
A curved incision is made behind the auricle, which is the crease in the outer ear.
Endaural Tympanoplasty:
An incision is made above the ear canal.
Transcanal Tympanoplasty:
The provider reaches the middle ear through the ear canal. This technique is used for relatively small eardrum holes at the back of the eardrum.
Recovery Time after the Surgery
The recovery time after tympanoplasty varies from person to person. Most patients can start their light activities within a few days, but complete healing and hearing improvement may take several weeks to months.
Risk Associated with the Surgery
Infection:
There is a small risk of infection at the surgical site, although it can be treated with antibiotics if necessary.
Graft Failure:
In some cases, the graft used to repair the eardrum may not heal properly or may be rejected by the body, requiring additional surgery.
Hearing Loss:
Although rare, there is a slight chance of temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Another hole:
Your eardrum might develop another hole during the surgery.
Alternate Procedures Available
Myringotomy:
A small incision is made in the eardrum, which helps drain fluid or relieve pressure in the middle ear.
Ossicular Chain Reconstruction:
Surgical reconstruction of the middle ear's small bones (ossicles) to improve sound transmission.
Financial Assistance for the Surgery
Bajaj Finserv Health offers financial assistance through the Health EMI card, allowing you to undergo tympanoplasty without undue financial burden.
About Health EMI Card
Easy Application:
The card can be easily applied online with minimal documentation.
Flexible Repayment:
Medical expenses can be converted into affordable monthly installments to ease financial constraints.
Wide Acceptance:
The Health EMI card is accepted at partner hospitals and healthcare facilities across India.
Conclusion
If you or someone you know is considering tympanoplasty, consulting with an experienced ENT specialist is necessary to decide the most suitable treatment option. With the financial assistance offered by Bajaj Finserv Health's Health EMI card, individuals can undergo tympanoplasty and experience improved hearing and overall quality of life.
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DisclaimerThe cost of tympanoplasty depends on the following factors: the city, the hospital that is selected, the complexity of the procedure and the room chosen by the patient. The price range mentioned here is an approximation of the surgery cost; Bajaj Finserv Health does not claim that these prices are an exact estimate. For exact information about surgery charges, it is best inquire at the selected hospital.