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Middle ear surgery: What to expect and how to prepare - 08/2012

Middle ear surgery: What to expect and how to prepare
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Abstract

This handout explains how to prepare for middle ear surgery, which is done to repair the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or small hearing bones (ossicles) in the middle ear. These may be repaired using either man-made or natural tissues. This surgery is done to restore hearing.

Author
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2012
Revision Date
08/2012
General Subject
Surgery
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Hearing Loss
Hearing
Ear
Preoperative Teaching
Self-care
Postoperative Care
Languages
English
Record ID
4058