How long does it take to recover from a myringoplasty?

Recovery from Myringoplasty takes 1-2 weeks. Children will need around a week away from day- care, kindergarten and school and adults will need 1 week off work after surgery. General activities can be resumed as you feel up to it.

What can you not do after a myringoplasty?

Do not remove your bandage. Your caregiver may remove the bandage inside your ear 3 or 4 weeks after your surgery. You may need many follow-up visits over the next few years. The visits are needed to check your hearing and to check if your ear graft is secure.

How long does it take for a tympanic membrane to heal?

Most ruptured (perforated) eardrums heal without treatment within a few weeks. Your provider may prescribe antibiotic drops if there’s evidence of infection. If the tear or hole in the eardrum doesn’t heal by itself, treatment will likely involve procedures to close the tear or hole.

How do I clean my ears after myringoplasty?

Wait 4 days after surgery before washing your child’s hair. Try to keep all water out of the ear canal. It is normal to see thick, dark or bloody ear drainage for up to a week after surgery. You may clean the crusting from the outer part of the ear with hydrogen peroxide and Q-tips®.

How painful is ear drum surgery?

The surgery may have been done to improve hearing or to stop frequent ear infections that did not get better with other treatments. You may feel dizzy for a few days after surgery. The cut (incision) the doctor made behind your ear may be sore, and you may have ear pain for about a week.

How do I sleep after myringoplasty?

RESUMING ACTIVITIES – It is advisable to sleep with the head of the bed elevated for the first week after surgery. This helps to minimize swelling behind the ear and in the middle ear cavity. The head of the bed may be elevated by sleeping on two or three pillows or by placing several pillows under the mattress.

Does tympanic membrane grow back?

Patching. If your ear does not heal on its own, your doctor may patch the eardrum. Patching involves placing a medicated paper patch over the tear in the membrane. The patch encourages the membrane to grow back together.

What happens if water gets into a perforated eardrum?

Although most perforations heal on their own over time, sometimes treatment is needed. Keep your ear dry. It’s very important to keep your ear dry if the eardrum membrane has been ruptured, because any water that gets inside the ear could lead to infection.

Can I drive after myringoplasty?

You may resume driving 48 hours after your operation, but if you experience dizziness do not drive until this has stopped. You may resume your sexual relations as soon you feel well enough to do so. You will need to refrain from work for up to 10 days after your operation.

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What is the difference between myringoplasty and tympanoplasty?

WHAT IS MYRINGOPLASTY OR TYMPANOPLASTY? Myringoplasty is an operation that is performed to close the hole (perforation) in the eardrum. A tympanoplasty helps to address any damage or scarring around the bones for hearing. Sometimes both these procedures are performed at the same time.