Eardrum perforation is a hole or tear in the tissue that separates your ear canal from the middle ear. Also known as a ruptured eardrum, it can easily be repaired by one of the specialists at Florida ENT Associates.
In some cases, eardrum perforation will heal on its own within a few weeks. If that doesn’t occur, medical intervention will be necessary to stop your symptoms.
The first step will be an evaluation with one of our experienced providers. They will examine your ear to look for signs of tearing and may run some tests to determine the cause of the perforation.
If the provider determines that treatment is necessary, they first try to use the patch method. A chemical treatment is first applied to the hole to promote healing, and then the patch is used to seal it. Patches may need to be re-applied during the healing process. If the patch method is unsuccessful, there is an outpatient surgical procedure that can be performed. The surgery uses a small graft of tissue to repair the hole.
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Patients who have a hole or tear in their eardrums are candidates for treatment. Other candidates have tried other treatment methods unsuccessfully and are now looking for alternatives, including surgery.
It is essential to understand the signs of eardrum perforation, as you may not realize that is the cause of your symptoms. If you are experiencing ear pain, our staff can evaluate your ears, and no matter the outcome, recommend a course of treatment.
If the patch method is being used, a chemical substance will first be applied to the edges of the tear to help jumpstart healing. Next, a small patch will be applied to seal the hole. Once this is complete, patients can resume their regular activities while ensuring the ear remains clean and dry.
Patches may need to be reapplied until the hole has fully healed. For patients who need surgical intervention, the procedure uses a small tissue graft to patch the hole.
No. Because the surgery is outpatient, you will be able to go home after the procedure.
