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Tympanectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tympanic membrane (eardrum). It is usually performed to treat chronic ear infections or to access the middle ear for other procedures. After the procedure, hearing may be permanently affected and further treatments may be required.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of ear tubes?
The medical term for surgical removal of ear tubes is "tympanostomy tube removal" or "myringotomy tube removal." During this procedure, the tiny tubes placed in the eardrums to help drain fluid are removed.
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
