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Ear Surgery
Ear Surgery
Otorhinolaryngologists are also trained to diagnose and perform surgical procedures for common ear issues. Most of their procedures are done to treat frequent ear infections in patients. However, they can correct complex ear conditions too.
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Examination of Ears under anaesthesia
An ear examination is done to perform a thorough check of the ears to screen for possible issues, such as:
- A routine physical examination
- To screen babies and children for hearing loss
- To find the cause of an earache, a feeling of pressure in the ear, or hearing loss
- To check for excess wax buildup or an object lodged in the ear canal
- To find the location of an ear infection
- To see if treatment for an ear issue is working
- To remove grommets that have previously been inserted
Tympanoplasty
Tympanoplasty is minor surgery to repair the eardrum. It is normally done to improve hearing to prevent frequent ear infections that do not respond to treatment.
Mastoidectomy and Meatoplasty
A mastoidectomy is an ear surgery performed to remove parts of the mastoid bone, the bone behind the earlobe. This procedure is usually done to reduce the risk of infection or hearing loss by treating the tiny air cells found in this bone. However, these cells can quickly become infected or damaged in some people.
A meatoplasty is another type of ear surgery that makes the opening in the ear canal larger.
These two surgeries can be performed at the same time.
Cholesteatoma Surgery
A cholesteatoma is an abnormal collection of skin cells found inside the ear. If left untreated, it can lead to an infection that could damage the delicate structures inside the ear used for hearing and balance.
Cholesteatoma surgery involves mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty, which removes the disease from the bone and repairs the eardrum.
Excision of preauricular pits and sinuses
A preauricular sinus is a common congenital abnormality that is ordinarily asymptomatic. However, it can manifest itself as a small hole adjacent to the external ear and is essentially a sinus tract travelling under the skin that doesn’t belong there.
Most preauricular sinuses do not cause problems unless they become infected. Infected preauricular pit symptoms include swelling, redness, fluid drainage, and pain.
A preauricular pit or sinus excision involves an elliptical incision around the opening and then dissecting out of the tract.
Surgery for exostosis
Exostosis in the ear, also known as surfer’s ear, is a condition caused by benign bone growth that results in the narrowing or obstruction of the ear canal.
It can lead to:
- Hearing loss
- Water getting trapped in the ears
- Wax build-up
- Repeated ear infection
It is often caused by prolonged exposure to cold water or wind. Exostosis is commonly treated with surgery to remove excess bone growth.
