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What is the repair of the pinna in the ear?
Otoplasty is surgical repair of the outer ear.Otoplasty
What is the medical term meaning reshaping of the ear?
Otoplasty is surgical repair or reshaping of the ear.
What is the purpose of tympanoplasty?
to repair the perforated eardrum, and sometimes the middle ear bones (ossicles) that consist of the incus, malleus, and stapes.Tympanoplasty is performed to reconstruct the eardrum after partial or total conductive hearing loss, usually caused by chronic middle ear infections, or perforations that do not heal
Which is term for reconstruction of the eardrum?
Myringotomy or tympanotomy is the term for surgical incision into the eardrum. It may be done to create an opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes or to drain fluid.tympanoplastytympan/o means eardrum-plasty surgical incisionMyringotomy
What may happen if ear drum is absent from your ear?
If the eardrum is absent from your ear, it can lead to hearing loss as the eardrum is responsible for transmitting sound waves to the middle ear. It can also increase the risk of ear infections and damage to the delicate structures of the inner ear. Surgical intervention may be required to repair or reconstruct the eardrum.
Which term means indirect measurement of the acoustical energy absorbed or reflected by the middle ear?
The term you are looking for is "tympanometry." It is a test that measures how the middle ear responds to sound and can help diagnose conditions affecting the middle ear.
What is the term for an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacteria or virus?
Otitis media is the term used for an infection of the middle ear. Oti- means ear; -tis means inflammation and med- means middle. This infection occurs between the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and the inner ear. Either bacterial infections, which include Staph, or viral infections, due to Influenza, are causes. Fungal infections also occur.
Collection of skin cells and cholesterol in a sac within the middle ear?
This condition is likely a cholesteatoma, which is an abnormal collection of skin cells and cholesterol in the middle ear. It can lead to hearing loss, dizziness, and recurrent ear infections. Treatment usually involves surgical removal to avoid complications.
What is the surgical repair of the Penna of the ear?
The surgical repair of the pinna of the ear, known as auricular reconstruction, is typically performed to correct congenital deformities, trauma, or cosmetic concerns. This procedure involves reshaping the cartilage and skin of the ear to restore its natural appearance and function. Techniques may vary, but they often include grafting cartilage and suturing tissue to achieve the desired contour. Post-operative care is essential to ensure proper healing and aesthetic outcomes.
What is the passageway that allows air to pass into the middle ear?
The auditory tube (aka Eustachian tube) opens at one end in the middle ear and the other end in the pharynx (throat). It is important in maintaining the correct air pressure in the middle ear, but it is also the means of bacteria getting up into the middle ear and causing earaches or otitis media.
What is stapedectomy?
Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure in which the innermost bone (stapes) of the three bones.of the middle ear is removed, and replaced with a small plastic tube of stainless-steel wire (a prosthesis) to improve the movement of sound to the inner ear.
Means ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear resulting in a conductive hearing loss?
OtosclerosisOtosclerosis is ankylosis (fusion) of the bones of the middle ear, resulting in conductive hearing loss.Otosclerosis
