Tympanoplasty Cost in Mumbai

The doctor generally waits for 4 to 6 weeks to allow natural healing, after eardrum has developed any defect or a hole.

However, if the eardrum is does not get repaired by natural healing process, then the doctor might suggest the surgery. The eardrum needs a repair in following cases:

• A tiny hole in the eardrum
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
• Severe ear infection

Eardrum defects are common in children.

The doctor will instruct to fast for 8 to 10 hours, prior to the surgery.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia by an experienced ENT surgeon. Myringoplasty generally takes 10 to 30 minutes, while Tympanoplasty can take upto 3 hours.

During the surgery,

• The surgeon uses an operating microscope to view the eardrum through the ear canal. If the canal is too small, then an incision may be made behind the ear.
• In myringoplasty, the tiny holes are patched by overlaying a special paper or gel foam. This promotes the natural healing process.
• Tymphanoplasty can be performed using underlay or overlay technique.
• In underlay technique, the graft is placed in such a way that it extends under the hole to be repaired. 
• Overlay technique involves the placement of the graft on the outside of the tympanic membrane.
• To hold the tissue in place, a speacial sheet is used to pack the graft. This sheet gradually dissolves over the next 2 to 3 months while the eardrum heals.

After the procedure, the patient may return home on the same day.

The doctor will advise to

• Avoid strenuous activities for first few weeks.
• Strictly avoid blowing the nose
• Keep ear away from the water

Eardrum Repair Surgery is relatively a safe procedure. However, commonly known risks include:

• Incomplete healing of the hole in the eardrum
• Bleeding or infection in the ear
• Worsening of hearing, or, in rare cases, complete loss of hearing